David Prince

Lyrics

I rolled into Chicago with a chip on my shoulder
And I swore I’d take the next train out of town
I wasn’t gonna see the bright side
I wasn’t gonna change my mind
And it’s safe to say I felt that way
Until you came around
I wasn’t looking for a brother
I didn't want another friend
But, in you, I guess I got them both
And that’s the way it’s been since then

You said that it might take a while
But I’m gonna make you learn to love Chicago
And from the start I figured
This was something you could never do
And though I fought with all my might
I guess that you were right
I loved Chicago
cause that’s where I found you.

You said “This city’s got a lot to give a guy who’s feeling down”
And so you forced your way into my life
And started showing me around
You said “Hey man, if you like pizza
Then Chicago fits the bill
And if Giordano’s doesn't rock your world
I’m afraid that nothing will.
And if you’re into sports, we’ve got ‘em,
But our teams don’t ever win.
So let’s just put on some Van Halen
And let’s go see the hottie Maples twins.”

I must have thought you were insane
When you said you’d make me learn to love Chicago
And from the start I figured
This was something you could never do
And though I fought with all my might
I guess that you were right
I loved Chicago
cause that’s where I found you.

You listened to my hard luck tales
And said “Man, that sure sounds rough.
But, dude, you’ve gotta be like Teddy -
You’ve gotta learn to toughen up.”
And when things were getting crazy
You were the one who told me “No.”
And I can tell you that you saved my life
In ways you’ll never know.

You said that it might take a while
But I’m gonna make you learn to love Chicago
And from the start I figured
This was something you could never do
And though I fought with all my might
I guess that you were right
I loved Chicago
cause that’s where I found you.