In the south lane, there's a city Way down on the river Where the women are very pretty And all the men deliver They got music, it's always playing Starting the daytime, go all through the night When you hear that music playing Hear what I'm saying, it'll make you feel alright Rats and blighted, come on down Bring your paintbrush, we're painting the town Oh, there's a swing that's going round Catch it down in New Orleans They got magic, good and bad Make you happy, they'll make you real sad Get everything you want, we'll lose what you had Down here in New Orleans Hey, partner, don't be shy Come on down, yeah, and give us a try If you want to do some living before you die Do it down in New Orleans Stately homes and mansions Of the sugar barons and the cotton kings Rich people, poor people, all got dreams Dreams do come true in New Orleans Thanks for watching!