I feel so bad, I 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 'til the sun don't shine 
Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou
 
I'm going back some day, 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
 
We're 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 'til the sun don't shine 
Looking forward to happier times on Blue Bayou
 
I'm going back some day, 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
 
With that boy of mine by my side 
The silver moon and the evening tide 
Oh, some sweet day gonna take away this hurting inside
 
And I'll never be blue
My dreams come true 
On Blue Bayou