Walkin' to the market place in New Orleans   I saw the cutest little queen   A pair of eyes I couldn't miss   Lips that were beggin' to be kissed      I went flyin' out in space   When I saw that pretty face   And I found that warm embrace   At the market place, market place      I didn't even know her name and didn't care   I was glad I took a walk and saw her there   In my arms she began to dance   That was the start of a big romance      Now that we are married up and settled down   I like to sit and think of ol' New Orleans town   The Mardigras, the happy fun   Thankful for that good love I won