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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