My Louisiana

Louisiana, My Louisiana
With noble dignity, you are
The Grand Duchess of the South
Who calls me from afar.

Your bayous and winding rivers
Are streams of endless tears,
Shed for all your children
Who have left you through the years.

But your voice will live forever
Amidst the raining tears you cry.
Your siren song heard far away
By the children you bid good-bye.

Louisiana, My Louisiana
With noble dignity, you are
The beacon for all your children;
A bright and shining star.