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Going Down to New Orleans
Words and Music by F. Gonzales

I’ve been around the world, a dozen times and then

I’ve seen a lot of cities but none of them contend

To the people and the place that means the most to me because

You know I’m talking bout New Orleans

 

I’m going down, I’m going down to New Orleans

If you wanna take ride come on with me down to New Orleans

 

I’ve seen the Eiffel tower and ruins in Peru

From the streets of New York City to Peaks of Katmandu

Now don’t take me wrong and I hope I don’t sound mean

But, they don’t compare to New Orleans,

 

I’m going down, I’m going down to New Orleans

If you wanna hitch a ride come on with me down to New Orleans

 

From Bourbon Street to Jackson Square,
It’s Mardi Gras and everyone is there

From Tipitina’s to the House of Blues,
just like the Meters said –
They all asked for you.

 

I’m going down, I’m going down to New Orleans

If you wanna take a ride come on with me down to New Orleans

 

From Bourbon Street to Jackson Square,
It’s Mardi Gras and everyone is there

From Tipitina’s to the House of Blues,
just like the Meters said – They all asked for you.

 

I’m going down, I’m going down to New Orleans

If you wanna take a ride come on with me down to New Orleans

If you wanna hitch a ride come on with me down to New Orleans

If you wanna come along come along with me down to New Orleans