A cigarette flame flickered and died
The conductor waved them in
As both pauper and dame filed onto the line
As they board the last train to New Orleans
All aboard the last train to New Orleans
They say there's a place where the spirits run wild
And they ride on a streetcar named Desire
It's the city of saints; it's the city of sinners
Down in that place called New Orleans
Down in the city of New Orleans
I left my one true love behind
And I've nothing to take with me but the thoughts on my mind
'Cause this city don't sleep, and this city won't miss me
So I'll board the last train to New Orleans
All aboard the last train to New Orleans
I've not many years on my back
And I never strayed far from my home
But I'll drown in whiskey, in the arms of a woman
And kick this ball and chain in New Orleans
On Bourbon Street in New Orleans
Could've been in Washington this time last night
Could've woke up this morning where the Mississippi cries
But my heels wouldn't give way from the station
But I'll board the last train to New Orleans
All aboard the last train to New Orleans
Where they drink to the tempest down in New Orleans