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Chicago – Off to Work (1971) | Track profile | Dork

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Chicago III
Off to Work

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Off to Work

Release date: 11th January 1971

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About This Track

"Off to Work" is a track by Chicago, from the album Chicago III, released 11th January 1971. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Off to Work

[Verse: Terry Kath]

Now I must be off to work

I sweat all night in filth and dirt

Takin' things to get the power

Lord, give me strength to make these hours

Soon, my long work day is done

And I run home for the phone, yeah yeah yeah

An hour in the shower

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Track details

From Chicago III

1971

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1971

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—Lowdown (Rare Japanese Stereo 45 Version)
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—Man vs. Man: The End
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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Terry Kath
Producer: James William Guercio
Engineer: Don Puluse, Lou Waxman, Sy Mitchell, Willie Greer
Drums: Danny Seraphine
Guitar: Terry Kath
Keyboards: Robert Lamm
Background Vocals: Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm
Bass Guitar: Peter Cetera
Flute: Walter Parazaider
Lead Vocals: Terry Kath
Percussion: Danny Seraphine
Saxophone: Walter Parazaider
Trombone: James Pankow
Trumpet: Lee Loughnane