Goodbye Chicago

CHICAGO (SNARKY) -- Well, my love, we've got to say it sometime sooner or later seeing as how I am (in typical 'guy' fashion) leaving early in the morning.

I'm sorry that we didn't get to cuddle longer than these past seven years. But I do promise to call you again sometime because, well, umm... you're a really swell lady.

In all sincerity, I'll miss you and the special moments we've shared together. I came into full under your tutelage and grown into much more than the naïve Iowa boy I once was. In fact and though you didn't know it, you've been preparing me for this step since I arrived. And now it's time to take it.

Thank you and I'll always love you, dear Chicago. Until we meet again.

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California Stars

I'd like to rest my heavy head tonight
On a bed of California stars
I'd like to lay my weary bones tonight
On a bed of California stars

I'd love to feel your hand touching mine
And tell me why I must keep working on
Yes, I'd give my life to lay my head tonight
On a bed of California stars

I'd like to dream my troubles all away
On a bed of California stars
Jump up from my starbed and make another day
Underneath my California stars

They hang like grapes on vines that shine
And warm the lovers glass like friendly wine
So, I'd give this world
Just to dream a dream with you
On our bed of California stars

(Words by W. Guthrie)