New Orleans, Cajun Queens
and Mississippi River boats
Ramblin' men and gamblin' men,
Cotton fields and southern bells
I see in all of my dreams
But the prettiest girls in all the world
Been north to New York City,
Been west to San Francisco
I've walked your mighty deserts,
I've sailed your deep blue sea
I'd rather be in New Orleans
New Orleans, Cajun Queens
and Mississippi River boats
Ramblin' men and gamblin' men,
Cotton fields and southern bells
I see in all of my dreams
But the prettiest girls in all the world
I've kissed the señoritas
I'd rather be in New Orleans
New Orleans, Cajun Queens
and Mississippi River boats
Ramblin' men and gamblin' men,
Cotton fields and southern bells
I see in all of my dreams
But the prettiest girls in all the world
Yes, the prettiest girls in all the world