Christmas in New Orleans

[Verse 1]

Christmases as a kid

In our Ohio basement

Will live in my heart forever

The popcorn-decorated tree in the corner

And albums under the tree

Heart's Dreamboat Annie, Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy

Gifts that inspired me

Thank you, Mom, and thank you, Dad

For the best Christmases that a kid could ever have

[Refrain 1]

Christmas in Ohio

Looking at the driveways covered in snow

Christmas in Ohio

Was what it was when I was a child

But I moved away when I got older

Traveled from Canada to the Four Corners

And whilе out traveling, I found New Orleans

And I don't go to Ohio at Christmastimе

Anymore

[Verse 2]

And when I met you

My life started again brand new

I laid down new roots

Doesn't matter where I spend Christmas as long as it's with you

And I'm glad we agree

That our favorite place to spend Christmastime is in New Orleans

We both love Gulf Coast oysters and the boiled shrimp and fried green tomatoes

And the shrimp-oyster combo po' boy at Parasol's

[Refrain 2]

Christmas in New Orleans

Old lamps and flickering candles

Christmas in New Orleans

John Hughes movies are so heartwarming

Christmas in New Orleans

With your dog and kitty cats too

Christmas in New Orleans

Walking past the Christmassy storefronts on Magazine Street

With you