Thanks for Chicago Mr. James

[Verse 1] You always said I wouldn't stay I guess you saw the way before it all began I've always been a changin' train And when you think on this you might forgive me then [Chorus] Thanks for Chicago, Mr James And all the shiny suits, and all the shining names The things a country boy can't place Without the look of shame, upon your city face [Bridge] And you needed more Than the smile I wore [Verse 2] You picked me up on my way down The dusty one horse town, I won't forget the jail The mayor's wife and Cadillac The sheriff on my back, 'til you put up the bail [Chorus] Thanks for Chicago, Mr James You got a lot of grace but you're an empty place The dawn falls hard upon my face I'll move as I began through fields without a plan Thanks for Chicago, Mr James That world of grey and gold that watched you growing old The things I never saw I see To think that I'm still free and I'm not feeling cold Thanks for Chicago, Mr James...