Down below the rio grande,
a senorita held my hand
and sweetly sang an old melody
Without a worry or a care
a rose she gave me from her hair
then she whispered, "si, senor, si, si"
In a cabaret we danced the hours away
her eyes told more than words dare could say
I told her i had to go
left her down in mexico
the band played spanish two-step soft and low
(instrumental break)
I told her i had to go
left her down in mexico
the band played spanish two-step soft and low