[chorus] I'm goin' down louisiana way I'm going back as of this very day Don't worry about me cause I'll be okay I'm goin' down louisiana way I will miss all my old chicago friends And think about you san francisco now and then I will remember my compadres in l.a. Look me up down louisiana way [chorus] Don't let your eyes get misty now We knew the time would come around for me to go I will miss you So long friendquess I'll see you while ago I might be back sometimeyou just never know I have left a sweetheart north of whiskey bay True love waits down louisiana way