Song lyrics to Chicago That Toddlin’ Town (1922) written by Fred Fisher
Chicago was written by Fred Fisher, published in 1922. The original sheet music variously spelled the title “Todd’ling” or “Toddling.” The song has been recorded by many, but the best-known version is by Frank Sinatra.
Chicago, Chicago, that toddling town
Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around,I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you’ll lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday couldn’t shut down
On State Street, that great street, I just want to say
They do things they don’t do on Broadway
They have the time, the time of their life
I saw a man, he danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago, my home town
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin’ town
Chicago, Chicago I’ll show you around, I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you lose the blues in Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down
On State Street, that great street, I just wanna say
They do things that they never do on Broadway, say
They have the time, the time of their life
I saw a man and he danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago, Chicago
That’s my home town
Film appearances of Chicago That Toddling’ Town
- Little Giant (1933)
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)
- Roxie Hart (1942)
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949) – fictionalized biography of Fred Fisher.
- With a Song in My Heart (1952).
- The Joker Is Wild (1957)
- Harry and Tonto (1974)