[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
I'm going back someday, come what may
To Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine
On Blue Bayou
All those fishing boats with their sails afloat
If I could only see
That familiar sunrise through sleepy eyes
How happy I'd be

[Verse 2]
Gonna see my baby again
Gonna be with some of my friends
Maybe I'll feel better again on Blue Bayou

[Chorus]
I'm going back someday, gonna stay
On Blue Bayou
Where the folks are fine and the world is mine
On Blue Bayou
Oh, that girl of mine by my side
The silver moon and the evening tide
Oh, some sweet day gonna take away
This hurting inside
[Outro]
I'll never be blue, my dreams come true
On Blue Bayou