Christmas in New Orleans and I've got the blues
I worked all night like a goll danged mule
I should be hangin' out by the Christmas tree
So Santa Clause don't forget about me
Christmas in New Orleans and I stop for a beer
I didn't know that Santa did his drinkin' in here
He's over in the corner singin' "Quarter to three"
Yeah, Santa Claus is in a bar with me
He's dancin' with a woman wearin' satin and silk
And I don't think she's interested in cookies and milk
Christmas in New Orleans and what do I see?
Yeah Santa Claus is dancin' over to me
Christmas in New Orleans and I spent my pay
That ol' boy could really put them away
Mrs Claus is never ever gonna believe
Santa Claus has gotten drunk for freee
Yeah Santa Claus has gotten drunk with me
Yeah the bartender took away his Santa sleigh keys