Take me back to New Orleans
Take me back to where that music's playin'
You'll never know what it means, boy
So, take me back to New Orleans

Bring a plate of rice and beans
Serve me up a mess of Jambalaya
You'll never know what it means, boy
So, take me back to New Orleans

Down Bienville, 'cross Royal
'long Chartres to Jackson Square
As the marching band goes by
The people stand and stare
Take St. Peter up to Burgundy
Back to Bourbon along to Dumaine
Take me where that music plays
Before I go insane

Take me back to New Orleans
Take me back to where that music's playin'
You'll never know what it means, boy
So, take me back to New Orleans

Bienville, Royal, Chartres, Jackson Square
St. Peter, Burgundy, Bourbon, Dumaine
Due my love to New Orleans

Take me back to New Orleans
Take me back to where that music's playin'
You'll never know what it means, boy
So, take me back to New Orleans