Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

It’s Dark in New Orleans Lyrics by Port Sulphur Band

The Sinner’s Songbook

2021

[Female Vocals]
I'm heading south
Take that train
Packed a bag
Slipped away
They say it's dark
In New Orleans
They say there's work
For a woman like me
I killed a man
And a few more
I shot them down
And left their bodies cooling on that old dirt floor
I killed another
To get this seat
On the train
To New Orleans
Three days counting
Specter shine
There's gonna be trouble
Just my kind
I'll take this letter
To New Orleans
They say there's work
For a woman like me
[Male Vocals]
I'm heading west
Take that train
Bound in blood
Bound in gain
The bounty's high
In New Orleans
They say there's work
For a man like me
These sacred men
Must intervene
I have to wonder
Is this a nightmare or is it a dream
Oh a I dream
For a man like me
There ain't no other
Than New Orleans
Three days counting
Specter shine
There's gonna be trouble
Just my kind
I'll take this gun
To New Orleans
They say there's work
For a man like me
[Vocalists in Unison]
Three days counting
Two hands more
Hands'll be steady
Once the first blood is on the floor
[Female and Male Vocals alternate]
Two above
Three below
I'm counting graves
That I will fill
[Unison]
Two above
Three below
We're counting graves
That we will fill
We're counting graves
That we will fill
That we will fill
With men like me
With men like me
Credits
Port Sulphur Band

Port Sulphur Band

About “It’s Dark in New Orleans” by Port Sulphur Band

Read the complete lyrics to "It’s Dark in New Orleans" by Port Sulphur Band from the album "The Sinner’s Songbook" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"It’s Dark in New Orleans" is performed by Port Sulphur Band. from the album "The Sinner’s Songbook" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "It’s Dark in New Orleans", explore more songs by Port Sulphur Band using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Port Sulphur Band · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"It’s Dark in New Orleans" is credited to Port Sulphur Band. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"It’s Dark in New Orleans" appears on "The Sinner’s Songbook" in 2021.

Visit the Port Sulphur Band artist page at /artist/port-sulphur-band for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.