It's 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' to you 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 I lost all my money No use to me to cry I'll see you bye and bye 'Cause I'm walkin' to New Orleans And I've got no time for talkin' I've got to keep on walkin' 'Cause New Orleans is my home That's the reason why I'm goin' 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 I'm walkin' to New Orleans I'm walkin' to New Orleans I'm walkin' to New Orleans Oh you goin' my way I'm goin' back home to stay I'm walkin' to New Orleans Yes, I'm walkin' back to New Orleans