Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong this feeling's gettin' stronger
The longer, I stay away
Miss them moss covered vinesthe tall sugar pines
Where mockin' birds used to sing
And I'd like to see that lazy Mississippihurryin' into spring

The moonlight on the bayoua Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about Magnolias in bloomand I'm wishin' I was there

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing moreI miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans

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The moonlight on the bayoua Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about Magnolias in bloomand I'm wishin' I was there

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing moreI miss the one I care for
Moremore than I missNew Orleans