South of the border hey I know a lad He's got more fun than anybody's had Don't got no worry don't got no dough Everybody's wondering 'bout Mexican Joe In old Mexico they call him the Rhumba King Leads all the women around on a string When they go out they get a million thrills But the lovely senoritas wind up with the bills Dancin', romancin' Always on the go Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe He makes the night spots all along the bay People want to see him when he comes their way He spreads so much joy everywhere he goes Everyone shouts Viva la Mexican Joe He likes to gamble at poker he's an ace He's always lucky with the cards that got a face At winning the money