A long time ago yeah  before you was born dude when I was still single  and life was great                                     I held this job as  a traveling salesman that kept me moving  from state to state Well I’m standing on the corner of Lafayette                 State of Louisiana Wondering where a city boy could go                          To get a little conversation                        Drink a little red wine Catch a little bit of those Cajun girls Dancing to Zydeco Along come a young girl  she’s pretty as a prayerbook Sweet as an apple  on Christmas day                            I said good gracious  can this be my luck If that’s my prayerbook  Lord let us pray Well I’m standing on the corner of Lafayette                 State of Louisiana Wondering where a city boy could go                         To get a little conversation                         Drink a little red wine Dance to the music of Clifton Chenier The King of the Bayou Well that was your mother and that was your father Before you was born dude  when life was great You are the burden  of my generation I sure do love you.  Let’s get that straight Well I’m standing on the corner of Lafayette                               Across the street from The Public Heading down to the Lone Star Cafe                          Maybe get a little conversation                          Drink a little red wine Standing in the shadow of Clifton Chenier Dancing the night away