South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) by Patsy Cline Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music

"South of the Border Down Mexico Way"

"South of the Border Down Mexico Way" is a popular song describing a trip to Mexico, written by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr. It was originally released in 1939, with many versions following, including one for the film of the same name sung by star Gene Autry.Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.Gene Autry Lyrics"South Of The Border"South of the border, down Mexico wayThat's where I fell in loveWhen stars above came out to playAnd now as I wanderMy thoughts ever straySouth of the border, down Mexico wayShe was a picture in old Spanish laceJust for a tender whileI kissed the smile upon her faceFor it was "Fiesta" and we were so gaySouth of the border, down Mexico wayThen she sighed as she whispered "Mañana"Never dreaming that we were partingAnd I lied as I whispered "Mañana"For that tomorrow never cameSouth of the border, I rode back one dayThere in a veil of whiteBy candlelight she knelt to prayThe bells told me that I mustn't staySouth of the border, down Mexico wayAy-ay-ay-ay...