ROSE OF OLD MONTEREY
(Wayne Johnson)

Hank Snow & Anita Carter - 1962



 
I met her in old Monterey
On a night that was filled with romance
We listened to violins play 
Sweet music that held us in trance

I knew you were mine from the start 
Your eyes were mischievous and gay
As I kissed my Rose of the border 
That night down in old Monterey

Let's go mañana 
One night with a lifetime to live
Sweet prima donna 
My heart wanted only to give

I won't forget you 
Though duty forbids me to stay
I'll leave at your call 
When the first petals fall
Oh, my Rose down in old Monterey

(Instrumental Break)

Let's go mañana 
One night with a lifetime to live
Sweet prima donna 
My heart wanted only to give

I won't forget you 
Though duty forbids me to stay
I'll leave at your call 
When the first petals fall
Oh, my Rose down in old Monterey



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2010)