About The Song
George Strait, “The King of Country Music”, is no longer a strange name to country music lovers. His warm voice, elegant performance style and gentle love songs have made him a legend of this music genre. One of George Strait’s most famous songs is “Down Louisiana Way”, an upbeat country song with a strong Southern influence.
“Down Louisiana Way” was released in 1994 on the album “Lead On”. The song was written by Aaron Barker, Donny Kees and Sanger D. Schafer. The song quickly became a hit, climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
“Down Louisiana Way” is an ode to the beauty of Louisiana, its winding rivers, lush wheat fields and friendly people. The song opens with the bustling fiddle sound, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. George Strait’s voice resonates with emotion, leading listeners on a journey to discover the American South.
The highlight of “Down Louisiana Way” is the catchy chorus, with lines like:
“I’m goin’ down Louisiana way
Gonna find me a Cajun girl
And I’m gonna settle down
And never leave this bayou”
“Down Louisiana Way” is not only a song about love for the homeland but also a praise for the simple, simple life of the Southern people. The song gives listeners a feeling of relaxation, joy and reminds of beautiful memories of childhood.
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I’m goin’ down Louisiana wayI was born down Louisiana way I’m goin back as of this very day Don’t worry about me cause I’ll be okay I was born down Louisiana way I’m goin’ down Louisiana wayI will miss all my old Chicago friendsAnd think about you San Francisco now and then I will remember my compadres in L.A. Look me up down Louisiana wayI’m goin’ down Louisiana wayI was born down Louisiana way I’m goin back as of this very day Don’t worry about me cause I’ll be okay I was born down Louisiana way I’m goin’ down Louisiana wayDon’t let your eyes get misty nowWe knew the time would come around for me to go I will miss youSo long my friend, guess I’ll see you while agoI might be back sometime, you just never know I have left a sweet heart north of Whiskey Bay True love waits down Louisiana wayI’m goin’ down Louisiana wayI was born down Louisiana way I’m goin back as of this very day Don’t worry about me cause I’ll be okay I was born down Louisiana way I’m goin’ down Louisiana way