Whip-poor-will’s singing
A soft summer breeze
Reminds me of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left her down in New Orleans

Magnolia, you sweet thing
You’re driving me mad
I’ve gotta get back, get back to you, baby
You’re the best I ever had
You’re the best I ever had

You whisper “good morning”
So sweetly in my ear
I’m coming home to you, baby
I’ll soon be there
I’ll soon be there

You whisper “good morning”
So sweetly in my ear
I’m coming home to you, baby
I’ll soon be there
I’ll soon be there

Magnolia, you sweet thing
You’re driving me mad
I’ve gotta get back to you baby
You’re the best I ever had
You’re the best I ever had
You’re the best I ever had