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 "ma?ana"
 Never dreaming that we were parting
 Then I lied as a whispered "ma?ana"
 '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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