[Verse 1]
I was walkin'   by the river, I was walkin' on my own,
but as I saw that   deep blue water it reminded me of home.
 
[Chorus]
Take me home, home to Louisiana, take me back to the place that I belong.
Take me home, home to Louisiana   'cause I'm sure I stayed away too long.
 
[Verse 2]
As I was standing   on the shoreside I saw a woman, oh, so sweet,
she was smiling   as she passed me by, I was reminded of where I wanna be.
 
[Chorus]
Take me home, home to Louisiana, take me back to the place that I belong.
Take me home, home to Louisiana   'cause I'm sure I stayed away too long.
 
[Bridge]
But I can still forget her, I can make the longing go away,
I think of all the good times and never let the memories overtake.
 
 
[Chorus]
Take me home, home to Louisiana, take me back to the place that I belong.
Take me home, home to Louisiana   'cause I'm sure I stayed away too long.
 
[Bridge]
But I can still forget her, I can make the longing go away,
I think of all the good times and never let the memories overtake.
 
[End-Chorus]
Take me home, home to Louisiana, take me back to the place that I belong.
Take me home, home to Louisiana   'cause I'm sure I stayed away too long,
'cause I'm sure I stayed away too long.