(Johnny Horton - Tillman Franks)

Well, I went outta fishin' to make a little mon
To take to Cajun Leena so we could have some fun
On the way back I knocked a hole in my bowl
I got a hole in my pirogue, I can't go see my gal.

Chorus:
The purtiest sight that you ever have seen
Some moonlight night down in New Orleans
I'm up the river, just around the bend
I got a hole in my pirogue, I just cain't hold it in.

--- Instrumental ---

Well, Cajun Leena's waitin' with tears in her eyes
Mouchin' and a crouchin' on a crawfish pie
I can't smell, no feeling floatin' through the air
I got a hole in my pirogue, I can't go see my share.

Chorus:
The purtiest sight that you ever have seen
Some moonlight night down in New Orleans
I'm up the river, just around the bend
I got a hole in my pirogue, I just cain't hold it in.

--- Instrumental ---

Yeah, I'm here on the bayou, sittin' all alone
With a busted bottom and I can't pole it home
Cajun Leena's waitin' lonesome as can be
I got a hole in my pirogue, I cain't go see my she.

Chorus:
The purtiest sight that you ever have seen
Some moonlight night down in New Orleans
I'm up the river, just around the bend
I got a hole in my pirogue, I just cain't hold it in...