Oh, I miss the breeze in the magnolia trees Oh, I need to go Down to the delta and let that sweet music Wash over my soul You can't be lonesome, once you get to know some Of old New Orleans I'm gonna stay out till dawn all night on the river Just like a river boat queen Louisiana love call, calling to me The birds on the bayou, sing a sweet melody Louisiana love call, singing to me Sing me the sweet lullaby of the Mississippi I'm gonna sit out all day at a sidewalk café With the Sun shining bright and I know a place Where the street players play, from morning till night In ev'ry parish the people all cherish The easy-going days I'm gonna spend a little time With an old friend of mine down Asheville way Louisiana love call, calling to me The birds on the bayou, sing a sweet melody Louisiana love call, singing to me Sing me the sweet lullaby of the Mississippi Louisiana love call, calling to me The birds on the bayou, sing a sweet melody Louisiana love call, singing to me Sing me the sweet lullaby of the Mississippi Oh, sing me the sweet lullaby of the Mississippi