C-H-I-C-A-G-O

a 1922 popular song
words and music by James E. Ryan
arranged by August Halter

The sheet music:

C-H-I-C-A-G-O – Sheet MusicDownload

Accompaniment:

C-H-I-C-A-G-O – MIDIDownload

Lyrics

  1. “I will” is a soldier who knows no retreat
    The “I Will” of Chicago that cannot be beat
    It’s Spirit cries Onward, we’re ready, Let’s go
    Hurrah for “I Will” and our own Chicago

Chorus:
C-H-I-C-A-G-O, Chicago so fair
There is go in the name and there is go in its air
It’s hustle and bustle, the “I Will” clears the way
For the go in Chicago is put there to stay

  1. Let’s go is a slogan that won world renown
    “Go” will make our Chicago the World’s greatest town
    Oh rest not on laurels, “I Will” means Let’s go
    Hurrah for C-H-I-C-A- and G-O
  2. Then all hail Chicago, each daughter and son
    For our past is a record of victories won
    We’ll march on undaunted and sing as we go
    Hurrah for C-H-I-C-A- and G-O

Sung here by Fred Feild: