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
We can change the world Rearrange the world It's dying - to get better
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
{Refrain} We can change the world 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
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