[Dixielandjazz] Lyrics

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

Hi Mike. Here they are, including the verse. The verse is from Phil
Wilkin's fake book CD.

Owners of my "Dixieland Fake Book Vol. 1" won't find the verse, just the
chorus.

--Sheik
hhtp://americanmusiccaravan.com

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New Orleans (Hoagy Carmichael)

Verse:
(I've a) Home in the sunny   Southland/ not so
   far from the 'Sippi shore//. It's-a
Way down there by the   Delta where/ you'll
   find old Dixie's   door.// If your
Heat's made to love the   Southland/and mag-
   nolia trees ga-   lore// hang your
Hat up man in new   Orleans and/ you'll
   never wish for   more./| If you've

Chorus:
(If you’ve) Never seen a quaint old Southern   city,/ just think of
	New/ Or/-   leans.//If you’ve

Never seen that town boy it’s a   pity,/ there’s nothing
	like/ New Or-   leans.//It will re-
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Mind you of old fashioned   lace,/ a glass of
	wine will greet your smiling    face./ And if you
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Ever see a black-eyed gal like   mine boy,/ you’re right in
	New/ Or-/   leans.//|

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> Hello All -
>
> I have a friend who's trying to find the lyrics to the tune "New Orleans"
> (the slow number, but not "Do You Know What It Means...).? Every search
> seems to try to point to another tune entirely.? Thanks for any help.
>
> Mike Short