Sidewalks Of Chicago Lyrics - Del Reeves

The Levi's that I'm wearing have been good to me 

They just won't admit they're growing old 

And though my shirt's made contract with a gutter now and then 

At least it keeps my body from the cold 

Thank God, the folks back home in Harlan County 

Can't see what success has done for me 

Would you believe that kids in Harlan High School 

Voted me most likely to succeed? 

Now I'm walking on the sidewalks of Chicago 

If I buy the bread, I can't afford the wine 

Yes I'm walking on the sidewalks of Chicago 

Wishing I'd have lived some other time 

I wasn't here too long before I met her 

The lady really swept me off my feet 

She stayed just long enough for me to love her 

And now they're sweepin' me up off the street 

My mama thinks I've really hit the big time 

She's written every day since I've been gone 

She don't know that 109 East Charlotte 

Is the address of the East Side Mission Home 

And I'm walking on the sidewalks of Chicago 

If I buy the bread, I can't afford the wine 

Yes I'm walking on the sidewalks of Chicago 

Wishing I'd have lived some other time 

Yes I'm walking on the sidewalks of Chicago 

Wishing I'd have lived some other time