“Having just moved to California from my native Illinois, I was missing the home fires, family and friends.” (Dan Fogelberg).
Illinois written by Singer/Songwriters Dan Fogelberg
From “Souvenirs” Album (1974) also included in “Portrait – The Music of Dan Fogelberg” 4-CD Box Set (1997) Special thanks to Bobby for liner notes!
(Lyrics)
Dusty day dawning three hours late
Open the curtains and let the rest wait
My mind goes running three thousand miles east
I may miss the harvest but I won’t miss the feast
(Chorus)
And it looks like you’re gonna have to see me again
And it looks like you’re gonna have to see me again
And it looks like you’re gonna have to see me again
Illinois…oh, Illinois
Illinois, Illinois
South California, your sun is too cold
It looks like your hills have been raped of their gold
I should have come out when I was first told
This lamb has got to return to the fold
(Chorus)
Illinois–I’m your boy
Flat on the prairies, soil and stone
Stretching forever taking me home
‘Cause I’ve got a woman who waits for me there
And I need a breath of that sweet country air
(Chorus)
Illinois, Illinois
Illinois–I’m your boy
California 1971
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