Tono: G
Introducción:
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South of the border down Mexico way,
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That's where they fell in love when stars above came out to play,
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And now as they wander their thoughts ever stray
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South of the border down Mexico way.
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She was a picture in old Spanish lace.
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Just for a tender while he kissed the smile upon her face,
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For it was Fiesta and they were so gay
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South of the border down Mexico way.
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Then she sighed as she whispered, "Mañana,"
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Never dreaming that they were parting,
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And he lied as he whispered, "Mañana,"
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For their tomorrow never came.
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South of the border he rode back one day.
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There in a veil of white by candlelight she knelt to pray.
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The mission bells told him that he mustn't stay
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South of the border down Mexico way.
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