I feel so bad, got a worried mind;
I'm so lonesome all of 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 someday,
Come what may to Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine,
And the 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
Gonna see my baby again
Gonna be with some of my friends
Maybe I'll feel better again
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 someday,
Come what may to Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine,
And the 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
Oh that boy of mine by my side,
The silver moon and the evening time
Oh, some sweet day,
Gonna take away this hurtin' inside
Well I'd never be blue,
My dreams come true