In my imagination, I'm finding consolation
Somewhere along the Rio Grande
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
Someone along the Rio Grande
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
And luscious lips, as red as wine
And I'm afraid that it was mine
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart
That I left in old Monterey
I see the sparkle of her eye
And when I hear the cello
Tender and sweet and mellow
I hear the music of her sigh
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
And luscious lips, as red as wine
And I'm afraid that it was mine
I left her and threw away the key to paradise
My indiscreet heart, longs for the sweetheart