(Verse) Well, I went down to the bayou, under the mossy trees Lookin' for a little somethin' to bring my baby to her knees She packed her bags last Thursday, left me all alone I need some powerful magic to bring my chère back home (Chorus) Oh, I need that gris-gris (gree-gree), a real potent charm To keep my little catin (little doll) out of the way of harm Make her forget that road life, and the city's loud call Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) here in my fishing hall Yeah, a little Cajun spell is what I need toute suite (right away) (Verse) Found old Ti-Marie's shack, way back in the swamp She got all kinds of remedies, make your heart just stomp Mais, chère (my dear), she said, "Your love is gone dans les chemins (in the streets) A simple little notion might not fix your pains (Chorus) Oh, I need that gris-gris (gree-gree), a real potent charm To keep my little catin (little doll) out of the way of harm Make her forget that road life, and the city's loud call Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) here in my fishing hall Yeah, a little Cajun spell is what I need toute suite (Bridge) Me, I'm eatin' a gumbo Waitin' for dat magic to flow, you know She put some spices in de pot Gonna make my baby's heart get hot Tout le temps (all the time) I'm thinkin' 'bout my sweet girl, mon amour (my love) (Verse) The moon is high, the fiddle plays, the accordion is loud I see my baby comin', standin' in the crowd The spell is workin' powerful, she's smilin' at me now We gonna dance the two-step, and I'm gonna take a bow (Outro Chorus) Oh, dat gris-gris, a real potent charm Keeps my little catin (little doll) out of the way of harm Forget that road life, and the city's loud call Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) here in my fishing hall Yeah, the Cajun spell worked mighty fine toute suite
