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 'til the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times
On Blue Bayou

I'm going back someday, come what may
To Blue Bayou
Where you sleep all day and the catfish play
On Blue Bayou

Where the fishing boats with their sails afloat
If I could only see
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes
How happy I'd be

Maybe I'll go back there again
Maybe I'll see some of my friends
Maybe I'll happy again
On Blue Bayou

Saving nickels, saving dimes
Working 'til the sun don't shine
Looking forward to happier times
On Blue Bayou

I'm going back someday, come what may
To Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine
On Blue Bayou

Where that girl of mine by my side
The silver moon and the evening tide
Oh, some sweet day, gonna take away
This hurting inside

Oh, I'll never be blue, my dreams come true
On Blue Bayou