Papa was a wise man
Said listen to me son
This world's out to get you
When they come you've gotta run
From the pagan things of Korah
Cause after all there is a judge
So be a man of heaven
Or judgments sure to come
Said listen to me son

I'm going down, down, down, down
To New Orleans
I'm going down, down, down, down
To the land of sin

I've had too many drinks now
Empty bottles on the floor
Everything is hazy
Devil's knocking at my door
I'm choking on the silence
Waiting for a sign
That all can be undone now
My soul be sanctified

I'm going down, down, down, down
To New Orleans
I'm going down, down, down, down
To the land of sin
Going down, down, down, down
No turning back
I'm going down, down, down, down
Way down

This road is getting steeper
The waters running dry
My fate is set before me
I guess this is my time
Father please forgive me
And Mama don't you cry
I tried to use my own strenght but
Salvations been denied

I'm going down, down, down, down
To New Orleans
I'm going down, down, down, down
To the land of sin
Going down, down, down, down
No turning back
I'm going down, down, down, down