Well I'm going to New Orleans I'm gonna see the Mardi Gras Well I'm going to New Orleans I'm gonna see the Mardi Gras When I get to New Orleans I want to know what's carnival for I've got my ticket in my hand I'm gonna go to New Orleans I've got my ticket in my hand I'm gonna go to New Orleans When I get to New Orleans I wanna see the Zulu King When I see the Zulu King down on Rampart and Dumaine When I see the Zulu King down on Rampart and Dumaine I'm gonna stay right there until I see the Zulu Queen