Jim Reeves
Johnnie & Jack
Carl Smith
Arlie Duff
Hank Williams
Joe & Rose Lee Maphis
Webb Pierce
Hank Snow
Darrell Glenn
Hank Thompson
Red Foley
Eddy Arnold
Webb Pierce
Autry Inman
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Carl Smith
Bonnie Lou
Hank Williams
Homer & Jethro
Webb Pierce
Jack Cardwell
Faron Young
Carl Smith
Hank Snow
Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky
[Verse 1]
We make the love to the rumba beat
Down south in New Orleans
[Chorus]
Down south in New Orleans, the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Sparklin' eyes, lips so sweet
We make the love to the rumba beat
The ships that anchor my shoe dance back
One way ticket, I ain't coming back
Life's of pleasure, love's no dream
Down south in New Orleans
[Verse 2]
My dark eyed baby, I'm on my way
Back into your arms to stay
Tired of work, I want to play, and I love you night and day
[Chorus]
Down south in New Orleans, the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Sparklin' eyes, lips so sweet
We make the love to the rumba beat
The ships that anchor my shoe dance back
One way ticket, I ain't coming back
Life's of pleasure, love's no dream
Down south in New Orleans
[Verse 3]
I crave your smile, it shines so bright
Your beautiful teeth lights up the night
Come on Skipper, I'm ready to ride
I'm only waiting for the time
[Chorus]
Down south in New Orleans, the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Sparklin' eyes, lips so sweet
We make the love to the rumba beat
The ships that anchor my shoe dance back
One way ticket, I ain't coming back
Life's of pleasure, love's no dream
Down south in New Orleans
[Verse 4]
The moon is lighter and parts are too
A mighty good place to lose my blues
Wrapped up in my baby's arms
I'll tell her off, her mini charms
[Chorus]
Down south in New Orleans, the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Sparklin' eyes, lips so sweet
We make love to the rumba beat
The ships that anchor my shoe dance back
One way ticket, I ain't coming back
Life's of pleasure, love's no dream
Down south in New Orleans
South In New Orleans was written by Jim Anglin & Jack Anglin & Johnny Wright.