Mardi Gras: “I’m walkin’ to New Orleans…”
Posted: February 21, 2012 Filed under: English Comments Off on Mardi Gras: “I’m walkin’ to New Orleans…”
“Walkin’ to New Orleans”
by Bobby Charles Guidry, written for
“Fats” Domino, Jr., early-rock’n’roll pianist and singer
(born 1928, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
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It’s time I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
I’m going to need two pair of shoes
When I get through walkin’ to you
When I get back to New Orleans
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I’ve got my suitcase in my hand
Now, ain’t that a shame
I’m leavin’ here today
Yes, I’m goin’ back home to stay
Yes, I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
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You used to be my honey
Till you spent all my money
No use for you to cry
I’ll see you bye and bye
Cause I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
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I’ve got no time for talkin’
I’ve got to keep on walkin’
New Orleans is my home
That’s the reason why I’m goin’
Yes, I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
I’m walkin’ to New Orleans
I’m walkin’ to New Orleans…
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