Name: Great Chicago Fire
Duration: P00H05M20S
Description: words and music by Catherine DeGennaro

Great Chicago Fire

from Danny and the Demo by Danny and the Dark

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words and music by Catherine DeGennaro

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I built the city of Chicago in only seven nights
I couldn't find the strength to tear it down
So I set the El on fire
And it passed the flame around

I saw a man above the rising haze
Eyes on destinations that were looking just like graves
I couldn't find the strength to pull him out
So we circled 'round each other
And measured all our doubts

The Great Chicago Fire
Was started in my head
When I grew tired
The Great Chicago --

I took a pen a drew the straightest line
From his name to little Asia, they mistook it for mine
He never caught it, but he took his throne
He spoke in smoke signs veiling orders
My actions were my own

The Great Chicago Fire
Was started by my hand
The flames grew higher
The Great Chicago

I waved the guilty cloth just like a flag
Soaked in kerosene reflections
That cursed connection rag
And I torched the city of Chicago
'Cause I never got it right
Who builds a city out of goddamn wood?
I have leveled it in three days
And I'm starting something good

The Great Chicago Fire
Was started in my head
When I grew tired
The Great Chicago Fire
Was started by my hand
The flames grew higher
The Great Chicago --

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from Danny and the Demo, released March 15, 2013
Catherine DeGennaro: vocals, guitar
Suzy Jivotovski: bass, vocals
Kate Witchger: violin
Danny Goldberg: drums

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Catherine DeGennaro: vocals, guitar, mandolin, bass
Danny Goldberg: tappin'
Suzy Jivotovski: vocals, guitar, bass
Kate Witchger: violin, vocals

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