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
And 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