Chicago (Live At Carnegie Hall) Rufus Wainwright

"Chicago (Live At Carnegie Hall)" by Rufus Wainwright, released in 2007, is a #Pop ballad that explores themes of nostalgia, longing, and the complexities of love. The lyrics reflect a yearning for connection and the bittersweet nature of memories. Unique musical elements include Wainwright's emotive vocal delivery and orchestral arrangements. The live performance adds intimacy and depth, enhancing its cultural resonance.

I got the surprise, the surprise of my life
I had to stop and stare
I saw a man dancing with his own wife
And you will never guess where

Chicago, Chicago
The toddlin' town, the toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago
I'll see you around, I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down

On State Street, that great street
I wish I could stay, I wish I could stay
They do things they don't do on Broadway, say
I had the time, the time of my life
I saw a man who danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago

Chicago, Chicago
Free and easy town, brassy, breezy town
Chicago, Chicago
Let me cool my heels right down at Marshall Fields
Come and walk with me along the lake to the drake
Holler and hoot, all through the loop
Shout how now to Mrs. O'Leary's cow
No she-she, life is peachy

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