Writer(s): kennedy/carr
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 "manjanna"
Never dreaming that we were parting
Then i lied as a whispered "manjanna"
’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