New Orleans (alternate version)

I made my way to New Orleans

Crossed that bridge of dreams

I Ran into some painful truths

Then Ran away from all my doubts

You have to love me

You have to need me

And You have to want me

Or I may never come back home

I took the last seat on the train

It was far enough away

I Stared out the window through the glare

And watched everything just fade

As I went south through Mississippi

My thoughts weighed on me like stone

My head was filled with doubts and fears

Could I really make it on my own

You have to love me

You have to need me

And You have to want me

Or I may never come back home

The city greets you like an old friend

I’ve said it before, you’re not alone

There’s a romance you can’t hide from

A comfort that might set you free

I made my way to New Orleans

I thought I’d never leave

Unless you cried out to stop me

Unless you called me home

You have to love me

You have to need me

And You have to want me

Or I may never come back home