I had the blues so bad I walked to new orleans I had the blues so bad For my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked in with a smile And a new pair of shoes For every hundred miles I got the blues From san frisco way But i could pass up la When i cross that arizona sun I knew half of my peril was won I had the blues so bad I walked to new orleans I had the blues so bad For my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked in with a smile And a new pair of shoes For every hundred miles When i got to new mexico I had to rest 'cause my feet were sore Cross'n texas took a lot of time But the people there were so fine I had the blues so bad I walked to new orleans I had the blues so bad For my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked in with a smile And a new pair of shoes For every hundred miles When i got to that lousiana line My time is left an' i start feelin' fine On the out skirts of new orleans I was greeted by my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked to new orleans I had the blues so bad For my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked in with a smile And a new pair of shoes For every hundred miles I had the blues so bad I walked to new orleans I had the blues so bad For my little queen I had the blues so bad I walked in with a smile And a new pair of shoes