Story Behind The Song
Recalling a great time in New Orleans
Song Description
Recalling a great time in New Orleans
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Country - Cajun, Folk - Cajun |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, In High Spirits |
Subject |
City, Celebration |
| Similar Artists |
Dr. John, The Neville Brothers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Big Easy
Well I was born in the great state of Ohio
And I made my way down to that Louisiana Bayou
I did things that in another town I might regret
But I fit right into New Orleans brother you can bet
I went down to the big, muddy Mississippi River
I met a woman who was a hustler and a giver
I heard gospel music comin? from a big ol? tent
But there was something about that town that made me hell bent
?Cause I behaved like it was a Mardi Gras day
And I wish I didn?t live a thousand miles away
Chorus
Let?s go back (let?s go back)
To the Big Easy (to the Big Easy)
There?s no place like the Big Easy
I had soft shell crab in the morning for my breakfast
I had barbequed oysters and beer in the afternoon
Five days at the New Orleans Jazz Fest
It took its toll on me and I paid it until the end of June
Well I felt like I was somebody else
I took all my worries and I put them on the shelf
Chorus
Let?s go back (let?s go back)
To the Big Easy (to the Big Easy)
There?s no place like the Big Easy
Well I behaved in a Mardi Gras? way
I wish I didn?t live a thousand miles away
Cause I felt like I was somebody else
I took all my worries and I put them on the shelf
I put them on the shelf
Chorus
Let?s go back (let?s go back)
To the Big Easy (to the Big Easy)
There?s no place
I?m on my way
There?s no place to like Big Easy