Go to the Mardi Gras

While you stroll in New Orleans

You ought to go see the Mardi Gras

If you go to New Orleans

You ought to go see the Mardi Gras

When you see the Mardi Gras

Somebody'll tell you what's Carnival forGet your ticket in your hand

If you wanna go through New Orleans

Get your ticket in your hand

If you wanna go through New Orleans

You know when you get to New Orleans

Somebody'll show you the Zulu KingYou will see the Zulu King

Down on St. Claude and Dumaine

You know, you'll see the Zulu King

Down on St. Claude and Dumaine

An if you stay right there

I'm sure you'll see the Zulu Queen