This time I'm walking to New Orleans I'm walking to New Orleans I'm gonna need two pair of shoes When I get through walking these blues When I get back to New Orleans
I've got my suitcase in my hand Now, ain't that a shame? I'm leaving here today Yes, I'm going back home to stay Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans
You used to be my honey 'Til you spent all my money No use for you to cry I'll see you by and by 'Cause I'm walking to New Orleans
I've got no time for talkin' I've got to keep on walkin' New Orleans is my home That's the reason while I'm goin' Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans I'm walking to New Orleans I'm walking to New Orleans I'm walking to New Orleans