Beautiful Mexican Girl

Dust on my boots, heat on the ridge Crossing the border on a broken bridge In a shaded cantina where the shadows fall She stepped through the sunlight, standing tall Raven-black hair like a midnight storm Deep brown eyes where the campfire’s born No words needed, no games to play She pulled the cold world right out of my way She poured the tequila, strong and clear In a room full of strangers, I knew no fear A heart like the desert, wild and free The proudest soul I’ll ever see Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl, moving through a dusty world Eyes like the night, skin like the sun Setting fire to the heart of a travelling gun I would give all my miles to stay by your side To sleep in the shade where your shadows hide Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl... My heart stays here, but the trail moves on! She didn't ask where I’d been before Or what kind of ghosts stood behind that door Just a silent nod, a slow, deep breath A touch that could wake a man from death We shared a spark in the quiet shade A fleeting promise two strangers made Not a dime-store romance, not a foolish dream Just the purest grace I have ever seen She poured the tequila, strong and clear In a room full of strangers, I knew no fear A heart like the desert, wild and free The proudest soul I’ll ever see Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl, moving through a dusty world Eyes like the night, skin like the sun Setting fire to the heart of a travelling gun I would give all my miles to stay by your side To sleep in the shade where your shadows hide Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl... My heart stays here, but the trail moves on! The wagon wheels turn, the horses sigh A dark silhouette against the sky I don't look back 'cause it hurts too deep Some memories are too heavy to keep You carry the dignity of your land And I leave my soul in your brown-eyed hand! Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl, moving through a dusty world Eyes like the night, skin like the sun Setting fire to the heart of a travelling gun I would give all my miles to stay by your side To sleep in the shade where your shadows hide Oh, my beautiful Mexican girl... My heart stays here, but the trail moves on! My track pulls away in the morning light... Adios, my queen of the desert night...