RANADA
(Harlan Howard)


Billy Walker - 1973


Have you ever been down to a small little town on the border
Where it doesn't take long, just a drink and a song to meet Ranada
She'll cause the stars in the sky to fall in your eyes without warning
And when your money is gone Ranada's farewell song will be sung

Ranada, there's something in the wine that says you've got to be mine tonight
Ranada, is this feelin' I'm feelin' caused from love's tender glow
Ranada, I know I'll regret the moment we met when it's over
Let love linger on at least until dawn, Ranada

Should you ever stray to that small cabaret on the border
A good glass of wine will buy you some time with Ranada
Don't believe all the lies that she whispers and sighs like I did
'Cause when your money is gone Ranada's farewell song will be sung

Ranada, there's something in the wine that says you've got to be mine tonight
Ranada, is this feelin' I'm feelin' caused from love's tender glow
Ranada, I know I'll regret the moment we met when it's over
Let love linger on at least until dawn, Ranada



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - August 2020)