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 It's time I'm walking to New Orleans,

 I'm walking to New Orleans

 I'm going to need two pair of shoes,

 when I get through walking these blues

 When I get back to New Orleans

I've got my suitcase in my hand,

 now ain't that a shame

 I'm leaving here today,

 Yes, I'm going back home to stay

 Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans

You used to be my honey,

 till you spent all my money

 No use for you to cry,

 I'll see you bye and bye,

 cause I'm walking to New Orleans

I've got no time for talking,

 I've got to keep on walking

 New Orleans is my home,

 that's the reason why I'm going

 Yes, I'm walking to New Orleans

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