South of the Border

South of the border down Mexico way

That's where I fell in love

When the stars above came out to play

And now as I wonder

Their thoughts ever stray

South of the border down Mexico way

She was a picture in old spanish lace

Just for a little while

I kissed the smile upon her face

For it was "fiesta" and we were so gay

South of the border down Mexico way

Then she sighed as she whispered "manana"

Never dream that we were parting

And I lied as I whispered "manana"

'Cause our tomorrow never came

South of the border I rode back one day

There in a veil of white by candlelight

She knelt to pray

But the mission bells told me

That I mustn't stay

South of the border down Mexico way

Ay-ay-ay-ay ay-ay-ay-ay

Ay-ay-ay-ay ay-ay-ay-ay