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 for

Get 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 King

You will see the Zulu King

Down on St Claude and Dumaire

You know you'll see the Zulu King

Down on St Claude and Dumaire

And if you stay right there

I'm sure you'll see the Zulu Queen