When the blues moved north, to Chicago they came And I caught some myself, in this blind alley and rain Close to the L with its clattering train Near an old ornate theater where I soon will be playin' Soon will be playin' So I said hello for you when I saw a stylish girl Walkin by on the sidewalk with her hair in a swirl From the wind that was growin' at the end of the day And I wondered what would be comin my way What would be comin' my way Comin' my way You know I've been to Chicago. I was here once before And the rain kept on poundin' outside the stage door I was singing and drinkin' with love in my heart I was younger and stronger While life played its part While life played its part Life played its part Life played its part Let us not be strangers If we come to know Things about each other That seem to come and go 'Cause friendship is everything If love is to last And I have my guard down And love passes fast Love passes fast Love passes fast Love passes fast Say hello to Chicago