Well, I'm goin' back to New Orleans Philadelphia ain't the place for me Well, I'm goin' back to New Orleans Philadelphia ain't the place for me 'Cause it's chicks don't want no one good man They want every man they see Well, I'm goin' back home If I have to hitchhike all the way Well, I'm goin' back home If I have to hitchhike all the way That's why I can make love by the moonlight Lay in the shade all through the day Creole baby's got big bright eyes An' coal black curly hair Those Creole baby's got big bright eyes Coal black curly hair An' they know how to love a man That's why I'm goin' back there Yes, I'm goin' back to New Orleans When I get home I'm goin' to stay Yes, I'm goin' back to New Orleans When I get home I'm goin' to stay Yes, I don't have to worry 'bout love 'Cause I find good love each and every day