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