La Paloma

Nowhere to run Pick a direction Chinese New Year I spied that Dragon I chased him off in a stolen Lexus Rode across the plains Through the state of Texas Now I'm drinking ice tea Back at the hotel Tarheel Boogie Got a western on the cable "Let's make him talk" I think that's what he said I blinked my eyes and turned around Now that mother's dead La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California She's got long brown hair Tied in a ribbon When she holds me in her arms I'm betrayed and forgiven Sand in my shoes Salt on my tongue Gonna lay my burden down 'Neath the Mexican sun Alright Smugglers, vets, cheap housing Waves breaking right and left Purple mountains Pack up the kids, fill up a sack Catch ya next Christmas If I ever get you back Alright La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California La Paloma, La Paloma Left my burden in California