Jason Isbell - Chicago Promenade lyrics

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. 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.