I feel so bad
I got a worried mind
I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou
*Saving nickels, saving dimes
Working 'till the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou
I'm going back some day come what may
to Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine
And world is mine on Blue Bayou
Where those fishing boats with their sails afloat
If I could only see that familiar sunrise
Through sleepy eyes
How happy I'd be*
Going to see my baby again
Going to be with some of my friends
Maybe I'll feel better again on Blue Bayou(*)
Oh, that boy of mine by my side
The silver moon and the evening tide
Oh, some sweet day
Going to take away this hurting inside
Well, I'll never be blue
My dreams come true on Blue Bayou