This time I'm walkin' to New Orleans I'm walkin' to New Orleans I'm gonna need two pair of shoes when I get to walkin' the blues When I get back to New Orleans I've got my suitcase in my hand now ain't that a shame I'm leaving here today for I'm going back home to stay Yes I'm walkin' to New Orleans [ sax ] You used to be my honey till you spent all my money No use for you to cry I'll see you by and by Because I'm walkin' to New Orleans I've got no time for talking I've got to keep on walking New Orleans is my home that's the reason why I'm gone Yes I'm walkin' to New Orleans Yes I'm walkin' to New Orleans yes I'm walkin' to New Orleans