Ay ay ay ay


Ay ay ay ay




South of the border, down Mexico way


That's where they fell in love when stars above came out to play

And now as they wander, their thoughts ever stray


South of the border, down Mexico way




She was a picture in old Spanish lace


Just for a tender while he kissed the smile upon her face


For it was Fiesta and they were so gay

South of the border, down Mexico way





Then she sighed as she whispered "Manana"

Never dreaming that they were parting


And he lied as he whispered "Manana"


For that tomorrow never came




South of the border, he rode back one day


There in a veil of white by candlelight she knelt to pray

The mission bells told him that he 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


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