Bing Crosby It Happened In Monterey lyrics

In my imagination, I'm finding consolation
Somewhere along the Rio Grande
Sadly I'm reminiscing, madly again I'm kissing
Someone along the Rio Grande

It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
And luscious lips, as red as wine

Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice

I left her and threw away
The key to paradise
My indiscreet heart
Longs for the sweetheart
That I left in old Monterey

Making believe I'm merry
In ev'ry glass of sherry

I see the sparkle of her eye

And when I hear the cello
Tender and sweet and mellow
I hear the music of her sigh

It happened in Monterey, a long time ago
I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico
Stars and steel guitars
And luscious lips as red as wine

Broke somebody's heart
And I'm afraid that it was mine
It happened in Monterey
Without thinking twice

I left her and threw away
The key to paradise
My indiscreet heart
Longs for the sweetheart