Frank Sinatra : South Of The Border

Lyrics for the Frank Sinatra song "South Of The Border" from their "Best Of Capitol Years" album. Feel free to browse the rest of our Frank Sinatra lyrics here, or download the rest of our Best Of Capitol Years lyrics.

Band: Frank Sinatra
Album: Best Of Capitol Years
Song: South Of The Border

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