I've been heartbroken
Lost that loving touch
I've had it all and sometimes
I've had too much
But after all those years
I know it's true
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou
And I've been thinking
To change my ways
Sometimes been drinking
Away both night and day
But now the flood is over
And I guess I always knew
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou
But after all those years
I know it's true
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou
Whatever you've done
And whatever you do
Stay away from the blue bayou