Walkin’ down Royal Street A street singer symphony Ain’t been the hardest way Ain’t had the greatest day Walkin’ past memories
And the pain that she gave to me Don’t you know I’m tryin’ to be the bigger man I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit
Washin’ over me Me and Madame Laveau Seen some people come and go Seen a couple storm clouds pass Seen a couple spells been cast People trippin’ down cobblestones Marching bands and trombones Everybody’s out here waitin’ on the second line
And I’m just fine I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit Washin’ over me
Storm clouds out up ahead Singin’ songs of praise to raise the dead I got a heart that was born to be Broken down and wild and free Johnny came in on a train With not a dollar to his name
Just an old guitar case And the bruises on his pretty face Walkin’ down a railroad track He aint never comin’ back Said mama I don’t know if I’m every comin’ home again
But until then I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit I just wanna feel the spirit Washin’ over me