Chicago Promenade

My door is locked, my debts are paid.

I'll do the Chicago promenade.

My back was turned I did not see

that shadow climbing up on me.

I took my turn at fixing hearts

but that goes bad before it starts.

I'm desperate now, I must say.

I'll do the Chicago promenade.

If I die now before I'm old

my story will be less than told.

There's so much more to suffer through

before I meet again with you.

I've tried so hard and I've been so blind.

I thought we could all grieve one at a time.

I lost a friend. It felt like five,

a man who wouldn't compromise.

I'll think of him on New Year's Day

and do the Chicago promenade.