South of the border - down Mexico way

That's where I fell in love, where the stars above - came out to play

And now as I wander - my thoughts ever stray

South of the border - down Mexico way



She was a picture - in old Spanish lace

Just for a tender while, I kissed a smile - upon her face

'Cause it was fiesta - and we were so gay

South of the border - Mexico way



Then she smiled as she whispered "mañana"

Never dreaming that we were parting

Then I lied as a whispered "mañana"

'Cause our tomorrow never came



South of the border - I jumped back one day

There in a veil of white, by the candle light - she knelt to pray

The mission bells told me (ding-dong) - that I musn't stay

South of the border - Mexico way



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