South of the Border

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

Year:: 1998
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South of the border, down Mexico way, 
That's where I fell in love when 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 ol' Spanish lace, 
Just for a tender while I kissed the smile upon her face, 
For it was "Fiesta" and we were so gay, 
South of the border, down Mexico way! 

Then she sighed as she whispered "Mañana" 
Never dreamin' that we were partin', 

And I lied as I whispered "Mañana" 
For our tomorrow never came! 

South of the border, I rode back one day, 
There in a veil of white by candle-light she knelt to pray, 
The mission bells told me that I mustn't stay, 
South of the border, down Mexico way! 
Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay
Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!

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Written by: JIMMY KENNEDY, MICHAEL CARR

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