In the South Lands there's a city
Way down on the river
Where the women are very pretty
And all the men deliver
They got music
It's always playing
Start in the daytime, go all through the night
When you hear that music playing
Hear what I'm saying, it makes you feel alright
Grab somebody, come on down
Bring your paintbrush, we're painting the town
Oh, there's some sweetness going round
Catch it down in New Orleans
We got magic, good and bad
Make you happy or make you real sad
Get everything you want, lose what you had
Down here in New Orleans
Hey partner, don't be shy
Come on down and give us a try
You want to do some living before you die
Do it down in New Orleans
Stately homes and mansions
Of the Sugar Barons and the Cotton King
Rich people, poor people all got dreams
Dreams do come true in New Orleans
