Well it was early in the morning and an old black man
Was blowing the hell out of a trumpet in a one man band
I jumped to my feet when I heard him sing
Once upon a time in New Orleans
I got a craving for some catfish and some hot gumbo
I sat out on the street and ate it nice and slow
I gave a high five to an old drag queen
Once upon a time in New Orleans
There was a jazz band jamming down on Frenchmen Street
They was having a time and keeping the beat
The crowd was jumping it was getting obscene
Once upon a time in New Orleans
She was standing on the corner with that look in her eyes
She threw some voodoo on me tried to read my mind
I said what you trying to do she said come on in and see
Once upon a time in New Orleans
Down in Jackson Square they was all out dancing
They asked me to join em I didn't stand a chance
I did the white man boogie like you ain't never seen
Once upon a time in New Orleans
Well I had one too many started stumbling around
I tried to step it up but I kept falling down
The bon temps roulet'ed till I was on my knees
Once upon a time in New Orleans
So if you ever get the chance go and see it yourself
Take your inhibitions leave 'em up on a shelf
Lose your mind and set your spirit free
Mmm... Down in New Orleans
Mmm... Down in New Orleans
Mmm... Down in New Orleans
