I'm going to Louisiana baby behind the stars
   I'm going to Louisiana baby behind the stars
   And though I just found out my troubles just begun
  
   I'm going to N'Orleans get me a hold of your hand
   I'm going New Orleans get me a hold your hand
   I'm gong to take you with me, right under my command
  
   If the river was whiskey I would [drink all it up????]
   If the river was whiskey I would [drink all it up???]
   And though I'd swim to the bottom , drink myself back up, all right
  
   (Instrumental)
  
   (Repeat verses 1 and 3)