Whippoorwill's singing Soft summer breeze Makes me think of my baby I left down in New Orleans I left down in New Orleans Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Got to get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You whisper, "Good morning" So gently in my ear I'm coming home to you, babe I'll soon be there I'll soon be there Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Got to get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had