Duke Ellington

Chicago
I got the surprise, the surprise of my lifeI had to stop and stareI saw a man dancing with his own wifeAnd you'll never guess whereChicago, Chicago--that toddlin' town, that toddlin' townChicago, Chicago--I'll show you around; I love itBetcha bottom dollar you'll lose your bluesIn Chicago, Chicago--the town that Billy Sunday could not shut downOn State Street, that great streetI just want to stay, I just want to stayThey do things they don't do on Broadway, sayThey have the time, the time of their lifeI saw a man who danced with his wifeIn Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, ChicagoFree and easy town, brassy, breezy townChicago, ChicagoLet me cool my heels right down at Marshall FieldCome and walk with me along the lake to the drakeHoller and hoot all through the loopShout out now to Mrs. O'Leary's cowNo she-she, life is peachyLetras de cancionesChicago--we'll meet at the Pump Room Ambassador EastTo say the leastOn shishkabob and breast of squab we will feed and get freeDon't tell me sin is ramped and rightThink of that man who danced with his wifeIn Chicago, ChicagoI feel sympathy for that wonderful, windy town From Letras Mania