South of the Border

Larry Weaver
CD: Looking for Fun
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Every year I pack the car and head for Myrtle Beach
Where else can one have so much culture within one’s reach?
I love to see those girls with big hair cruising down the strand
And see those rednecks get redder instead of getting tan.

But Myrtle Beach is not my favorite part of the trip
     I first must make a little stop before I get to it
So let’s hop into my Nova and head for that state line
     And when I see that big sombrero I’ll know everything is fine.

Take me to South of the Border I think you know the way
     Just follow those clever billboards along the interstate
Take me to South of the Border I love those neon signs
     “Chili Today, Hot Tamale” man, that one gets me every time.

We’ll check into Pedro’s Motel and leave our troubles at the door
     Then it’s off to Pedro’s Fireworks -- we’ll stock up for July 4
Then over to Pedro’s Martial Arts to get some gifts for the kids
     I think they’ll like some throwing stars, num chucks and a big bullwhip.

Then it’s down to Pedro’s T-shirts where I’ll have the time of my life.
     Let’s get grandma that funny hat that reads “Old Fart’s Wife”
And let’s get dad some underwear that will scream “Hey, I’m high class”
     The ones with the inscription “World’s Largest Source of Natural Gas.”

Take me to South of the Border down where Pedro lives
     I need to buy some Chia pets they make such great gifts
Take me to South of the Border just below that state line
     When I see that big sombrero, I’ll know everything is fine.

OK. I want everyone listening out there to sing the chorus with me. Are you ready? Here we go… In spanish:

Vamos a frontera del sur donde Pedro vive
     Necissito compro Los Chiapets son buenos regalos
Vamos a frontera del sur debajo estado de linea
     Cuando vea sombrero grande, yo se todo es bien.

Take me to South of the Border just below that state line
When I see that big sombrero, I’ll know everything is fine.

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