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Going Down To New Orleans

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[Intro]
A E A E B7 E
[Chorus]
I'm goin' Adown to New Orleans, baby, behind the rising Esun
Goin' Adown to New Orleans, baby, behind the rising Esun
Lord, I've B7just found out, my trouble has just beEgun.
[Verse 1]
Oh, went tAo see a gypsy woman, have my fortune tEold
Went to seAe that gypsy woman, had my fortune told had my fEortune told
She said yoB7u're a good boy Bobby, Man you just got a bEad luck soul
[Verse 2]
I got a 32 Aspecial built on a cross of woEod
I got a 32 Aspecial built on a cross of woEod
I got a 38-B720 Lord it's twice as goEod
[Chorus]
I'm goin' Adown to New Orleans, mama, with my head in my Ehand
Goin' down Ato New Orleans, mama, with my head in my hEand
Now, I hate to lB7eave you, but you just don't undersEtand
[Chorus]
I'm goin' Adown to New Orleans, baby, behind the rising Esun
Goin' down Ato New Orleans, baby, behind the rising suEn
Lord, I've B7just found out, my trouble has just beEgun.
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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is known for infusing folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques and drawing from political, social, and philosophical influences. This song, "Going Down To New Orleans," appears on the release "Walk Like A Duck, Smell Like A Skunk." It carries the spirit of a journey to a vibrant city, hinting at stories and experiences waiting to unfold.

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