I rode away on a midnight train
I never once looked back
To the girl who stood there crying
On the dark end of the track
She begged me not to leave her
But my wanting wouldn't stay
As the night rolled on
Old Mexico seemed a million miles away
I swore I'd keep her posted
And at first I did my best
Later I found greener grass
And I thought about her less
But my wanting wouldn't stay
I knew she'd be there waiting
When I went back some sweet day
Drunk on fun
Old Mexico seemed a million miles away
Today I'm back
Got a letter telling me she'd soon be gone
I couldn't live another day
Without my love to lean on
The baby she carried in her
Told the world she'd gone astray
I prayed, dear God, but old Mexico
Seemed a million miles away
I prayed, dear God, but old Mexico seemed a million miles away
I caught a train
And I hoped I'd be in time
But when I reached her door
A wreath of flowers was all that welcomed me
My love was there no more
I can't go on without her
What a price I'll have to pay
For letting go an old man's heart


Old Mexico seemed a million miles away
For letting go an old Mexico seemed a million miles away
I let go an old Mexico seemed a million miles away
Thank you.