I left Louisiana Some 60 years ago Bought me a one way ticket To sweet home Chicago When I lost my way My fingers did the walking I don't say too much I let my guitar do the talking Got a sixth grade education I never finished school I'm straight out of Louisiana, Lettsworth, there is I made my own rules Nobody let me in Nobody gave me nothing I don't say too much I let my guitar do the talking From the East Coast to the West Coast New York to San Fran Interstate 80 all the way The band slept in the van Sometimes nobody listened But I just kept on rocking I learned a long time ago I let my guitar do the talking