You really think you wanna go, afraid because you just don't know
Of trading in your city lights, for some hot and starry nights
Maybe it'll all work out, maybe there's no need to doubt
There's only one way to know
You took a pretty heavy blow, the kind that leaves you feelin low
Standing at the top you fell, and nobody could even tell
But the city doesn't care, cause it's with you everywhere
And someday you will see
Yes I know it's not according to the master plan
And no one ever offered you a helping hand
And all of these transgressions by my hand
Are sure to be forgiven, yeah
Chicago will understand
So go on and chase 'em down, the pieces of your broken crown
It's really gonna be ok, even tho it's gone this way
She'll be waiting for you there, with her shores and chilly air
The never-ending breeze
Yes I know it's not according to the master plan
And no one ever offered you a helping hand
And all of these transgressions by my hand
Are sure to be forgiven, yeah
Chicago will understand
Yes I know it's not according to the master plan
And no one ever offered you a helping hand
And all of these transgressions by my hand
Are sure to be forgiven
They're sure to be forgiven, yeah
Chicago will understand