Story Behind The Song
This song describes one of Stevie DuPree's real life adventures during his stay in New Orleans in the early 1970's. Remember to go straight home after work.
Song Description
Watch out for unknown obstacles.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Folk - Cajun, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Girls, Women, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
THE BALLAD OF MISS LOUISE
It was a long, hot summer day
And the sun was shining down extra hard
I was walking home from work
When I spied Miss Louise out in her yard
She offered me a drink of water
Somehow that water turned to wine
There was Louise and me and me and Louise
And I just kind of lost my mind
AND NOW I
Can?t go home ? Any more ? No
I tried to bow out gracefully
But Louise was standing guard on the door
She said, ?Why don?t you just relax?
There?s ever so much left to explore.?
Well, I don?t like how this is going at all
But if I?m to survive
I guess I?m gonna have to do whatever it takes
To get out of here alive
BUT EVEN IF I DO ? I still
Can?t go home ? Any more ? No
Well, I wound up down on Bourbon Street
Appearing lost and weak in the knees
There were people milling all about
And everywhere I looked I saw Louise
There?s a lesson to be learned here
Of that you can be sure
The more turns you make while walking home
The more you must endure
AND YOU SURE
Can?t go home ? Any more ? No
Music by Don Merritt
Lyrics by Stevie DuPree
DosOlDudes Music 2004