Creola

Creola in my soul-a I loved what they were sayinI loved what they were playinCreola Creola on my victrola Makes me feel like dancinFall in love romancing the melody Creola, Creola, Creola for me I remember as a child all the happiness and smiles That flowed around my grandma's Sunday table While Auntie Mae was sayin' grace Papa T would sneak a taste And catch a funny look from my cousin Mabel Then daddy'd beat the drum The old folks start to hum Sing the only songs that we all know Ambiance so fine, dancin' drinkin' wine Sing about the lifestyle on the bayou Creola in my soul-a I loved what they were sayinI loved what they were playinCreola Creola on my victrola Makes me feel like dancinFall in love romancin' the melody Creola, Creola, Creola for me It's in the mood, it's in the blood It's in the food, it's in the mud It's a spicy kind of life Cre-o-la It's in the mood, it's in the blood It's in the food, it's in the mud Creola, Creola, Creola for me Well the years have come and gone Still the old song lingers on I keep it in my heart with fond affection Like the family good luck charm That keeps away the harm Creola's always there for my protection Creola, good for your soul-a I loved what they were sayinI loved what they were playinCreola Creola on my victrola Makes me feel like dancinYou fall in love ramancin' the melody Creola, Creola, Creola for me