TEQUILA SUNSET
(Ralph McTell)
Takes a glass of tequila to raise up my spirits
When I get down I'm drinking them two at a time
'Til I swear that I feel like a poor drowning sailor
Salt on my lips and my tongue tastes of lime
Tequila sunset, Tijuana sunrise
Let's put the light back in each other's eyes
And maybe tomorrow if the wheels can roll
Then take the road down south babe
Get to Mexico
I don't wanna hear any sad stories
…? glances and mirrors joined in direct lines
I bought her a drink and we made an agreement:
Don't tell me your sad story and I won't tell you mine
Tequila sunset, Tijuana sunrise
Let's put the light back in each other's eyes
And maybe tomorrow if the wheels can roll
Then take the road down south babe
Get to Mexico
Whatever we say is just the booze talking
Skinny dogs howl at a Mexico moon
Kids wear no shoes, dusty streets full of dreams
Aim for the dance floor and maybe they'll play a slow tune
Tequila sunset, Tijuana sunrise
Turquoise and silver stars hung in the skies
And maybe tomorrow if the wheels can roll
Then take the road down south babe
Get to Mexico
Well take the road down south,
Get to Mexico
Recorded on Ralph McTell A collection of his love songs NK
This is what it sounds like to me- anyone have better thoughts? One thing I'm not sure of is the start of the 2nd line of the 2nd verse- I think there's a word before glances but I can't make it out.
Noreen