South of the Border

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 [Dm7]a tender while, I kissed a smile - upon [C7]her face
'Cause it was [Am7]fiesta - and [Bm]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 [C7]pray
The mission [C7]bells told me (ding-dong) - that I musn't stay
South of the border - Mexico way

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