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Jesus Just Left Chicago

This version of Jesus Just Left Chicago was released by Zz Top in 1973.

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Jesus just left Chicago and he’s bound for New Orleans.
Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he’s bound for New Orleans.
Yeah, yeah.
Workin’ from one end to the other and all points in between.

Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine.
Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water turned to wine.
Yeah, yeah.
Then out to California through the forests and the pines.
Ah, take me with you, Jesus.

You might not see him in person but he’ll see you just the same.
You might not see him in person but he’ll see you just the same.
Yeah, yeah.
You don’t have to worry ’cause takin’ care of business is his name.

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The lyrics for Jesus Just Left Chicago are made up of the words, verses and background chorus for the popular 1973 song by Zz Top. Like a lot of songs, the lyrics to Jesus Just Left Chicago have both direct meanings and metaphorical context hidden within the song's words. All of the meanings are only truly known by the creators of the lyrics for Jesus Just Left Chicago - Zz Top and any of the writers who worked with them on the song.

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