I met her in old Monterey
On a night that was filled with romance
We listened to violins play
Sweet music that have us in trance
I knew you were mine from the start
Your eyes were mischeated and gay
As I kissed my Rose of the border
That night down in old Monterey
Let's go manana one night
With a lifetime to live
Sweet primadona
(My heart wanted only to give)
I won't forget you
Though duty forbids me to stay
I'll be back when the first petals fall
On my Rose down in old Monterey
Let's go manana one night...
