Jambalaya
Roy Acuff Lyrics


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Goodbye Joe me, gotta go me oh my oh
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Thibodaux Fontaine aux the place is buzzin'
Kinfolks come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio




Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou

Overall Meaning

The song Jambalaya by Roy Acuff is a classic tune about a man who has to leave his lover, Yvonne, to go down to the bayou to pole his pirogue. He describes Yvonne as the "sweetest one" and expresses his sadness in having to leave her behind. However, he also looks forward to the big fun he'll have on the bayou with his friends, which includes eating delicious Southern dishes like jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo.


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the bustling atmosphere on the bayou, with Thibodaux Fontaine being the center of attention as Yvonne's kinfolks come to see her in droves, dressed in their finest attire. As the night goes on, the man and his friends enjoy the music and revelry, picking guitar, filling fruit jars, and being gay.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodbye Joe me, gotta go me oh my oh
Farewell Joe, I must depart with regret.


Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
I must go and push my boat down the river.


My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
Yvonne, my beloved, is the sweetest of all.


Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We will have great enjoyment on the river.


Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
I will have some traditional Cajun dishes.


'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Tonight, I will see my dear friend.


Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
I'll play guitar, drink, and celebrate joyfully.


Thibodaux Fontaine aux the place is buzzin'
The town of Thibodaux is lively and lively.


Kinfolks come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Yvonne's relatives come to visit in large numbers.


Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
They dress nicely and party wildly.


Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
I will enjoy some traditional Cajun dishes again.


'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Tonight, I will see my dear friend.


Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
I'll play guitar, drink, and celebrate joyfully.


Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
Once again, I will have some traditional Cajun dishes.


'Cause tonight, I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Tonight, I will see my dear friend.


Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
I'll play guitar, drink, and celebrate joyfully.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.

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