WALKING TO NEW ORLEANS
(Dave Bartholemew / Robert Charles Guidry / Antoine Domino)

recorded by Fats Domino
1960's


This time I'm walkin' to New Orlean',
I'm walkin' to New Orlean',
I'm gonna need two pair o' shoes
When I get through walkin' these blues,
When I get back to New Orlean'!

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 Orlean'!

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 Orlean'!

I've got no time for talkin',
I've got to keep a-walkin'!
New Orlean' is my home,
That's the reason while I'm gone,
Yes, I'm walkin' to New Orlean',
I'm walkin' to New Orlean',
I'm walkin' to New Orlean'!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - April 2020)