Jambalaya
John Fogerty & The Blue Ridge Rangers Lyrics
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Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
[Chorus]
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
Thibodeaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Dress in style, go hog wild, and be gayo.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
[Chorus]
Oh, guitar!
[Chorus]
Oh, Lord!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Ah, take it out.
He's comin', ah!
The song "Jambalaya" by John Fogerty & The Blue Ridge Rangers is a joyful tribute to the culture and cuisine of Louisiana. The lyrics tell of saying goodbye to Joe and setting out on a voyage down the bayou to see Yvonne, the singer's sweetheart. The chorus exclaims the anticipation of the delicious food waiting for him upon arrival - jambalaya, crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo. The singer plans to pick his guitar, fill his fruit jar, and let loose with his kinfolk, dressing in style and having a good time.
The upbeat rhythm and catchy melody of the song perfectly encapsulate the exuberant spirit of Louisiana's Cajun culture. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lively community coming together to celebrate life and the pleasures of good food, good music, and good company. The song has become a beloved classic that has been covered by numerous artists and continues to be a staple of Cajun and Zydeco music.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh.
Farewell, Joe, I must depart, oh my.
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
I need to leave by piloting my canoe down the bayou.
My Yvonne, sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Yvonne, my dearest, oh my.
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou.
I’m going to have great fun on the bayou, damn it!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
I’ll savor jambalaya, crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo tonight.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Since tonight I’ll see my most beloved.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
I'll play guitar, fill my jar with fruit, and be happy.
Thibodeaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
Thibodeaux, Fontaineaux, the place is bustling,
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Relatives arrive in droves to see Yvonne.
Dress in style, go hog wild, and be gayo.
Dress lavishly, enjoy thoroughly, and be jolly.
Oh, guitar!
Oh, my guitar!
Oh, Lord!
Goodness gracious!
Hang tight, ooh Lord!
Wait a minute, my goodness!
Ah, take it out.
Alright, go for it.
He's comin', ah!
He is arriving, ah!
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@MrDjmaf
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Well Thibodeaux, fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou,
oh, guitar
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Oh, Lord, hang tight, ooh Lord
Ah, take it out, here comes, ah
@ramirocruz8265
Anyone who likes this song is consider a friend of mine. Blessings from LA 🙏🙏🙏
@edwardpootchemunka2061
I love this song Mr John Fogerty and the Blue Ridge Rangers Greetings from Australia Down Under
@Pattiepies55
G'day and blessings from Australia x
@ramirocruz8265
@@Pattiepies55 Thanks for your kind words. A big hug all the way to Down Under.🤝🤗🙏🙏🙏
@rayfoote7705
Deadly.
@ramirocruz8265
@@rayfoote7705 Amen to that. Blessings from LA California 🤝🙏🙏🙏
@jfuzz9083
Mr. Fogerty wrote so many classic songs that it is often overlooked how spectacular he was at covering other peoples songs! Jambalaya is just one great example ... he could do a concert of his covers alone and blow the crowd away.
@irenesworkoutmusic4592
He is the best musician and singer you don't that kind of talent these days 😊
@user-yo9ij3bm8h
Hermosa musica si la habre bailado Nene
@edgeriderrocks8997
I love the original sang and written by Hank Williams. I'm a huge Hank fan also a huge fan of John. John knocks this one out of the park. I think Hank would be proud.