This 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' me blues   When I get back to New Orleans      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      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      I've got no time for talkin'   I've got to keep on walkin'   New Orleans is my home   That's the reason while I'm gone   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