Chicago seen through rainy windows Always looks the same to me Chicago buildings stretching upward Not the place I wanna be I ride the L-train 'round your city See the people hurry by Chicago seen through rainy windows Always makes me wanna cry I remember when I was younger I lived my life awhile with you I had my good times, had my bad times Had my share of loving too But summer doesn't care much for you Winter winds are more your style Chicago seen through rainy windows Never leaves me with a smile Birds are flying, leaves are falling Guess I should be on my way Say goodbye to all my friends here Bid farewell to yesterday But still I'll often think about you When the autumn winds do blow Chicago seen through rainy windows You know why I had to go