Chicago by Graham Nash
Chicago by Graham Nash

Chicago

Graham Nash * Track #10 On Songs for Beginners

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Chicago by Graham Nash

Release Date
Fri May 28 1971
Performed by
Graham Nash
Produced by
Graham Nash
Writed by
Graham Nash
About

Stemming from an incident following the Democratic Convention in 1968 where “The Chicago Eight” were busted for disrupting the event and desperately needed money for their defense.

“Chicago” is Nash’s highest charting single, peaking at No. 35 on Billboard.

Chicago Lyrics

[Verse 1]
So your brother's bound and gagged
And they've chained him to a chair
Won't you please come to Chicago just to sing?
In a land that's known as freedom
How can such a thing be fair?
Won't you please come to Chicago for the help that we can bring?

[Chorus]
We can change the world
Rearrange the world
It's dying
To get better

[Verse 2]
Politicians, sit yourselves down
There's nothing for you here
Won't you please come to Chicago for a ride?
Don't ask Jack to help you
'Cause he'll turn the other ear
Won't you please come to Chicago or else join the other side?

[Chorus]
(We can change) Yes, we can change the world
(Rearrange) Rearrange the world (It's dying)
If you believe in justice (It's dying)
And if you believe in freedom (It's dying)
Let a man live his own life (It's dying)
Rules and regulations, who needs them?
Open up the door

[Verse 3]
Somehow people must be free
I hope the day comes soon
Won't you please come to Chicago? Show your face
From the bottom of the ocean
To the mountains of the moon
Won't you please come to Chicago? No one else can take your place

[Chorus]
(We can change) Yes, we can change the world
(Rearrange) Rearrange the world (It's dying)
If you believe in justice (It's dying)
And if you believe in freedom (It's dying)
Let a man live his own life, yeah (It's dying)
Rules and regulations, who needs them?
Open up the door

Chicago Q&A

Who wrote Chicago's ?

Chicago was written by Graham Nash.

Who produced Chicago's ?

Chicago was produced by Graham Nash.

When did Graham Nash release Chicago?

Graham Nash released Chicago on Fri May 28 1971.

What did Graham Nash say about "Chicago"?

From Nash’s autobiography, “Wild Tales”:

Hugh Romney, the beat poet and alter ego of Wavy Gravy and my hero, called to ask if CSNY would come to Chicago to raise the funds. David and I wanted to go; Stephen and Neil also wanted to, but had other commitments. As a response, I wrote the song to them,...

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