“Spanish Is the Loving Tongue (A Border Affair)”

Description

The singer tells of his love for (and language lessons from) a Mexican girl. "But one time I had to fly For a foolish gambling fight." Though the affair may have been a mistake, he still misses her and her farewell, "Adios, mi corazon."

Recordings

• Pete Seeger, "Spanish is the Loving Tongue" (on PeteSeeger30)

References

1. Fife-Cowboy/West 52, "Border Affair" (2 texts, 1 tune)
2. Darling-NAS, pp. 278-279, "Spanish Is a Loving Tongue" (1 text)
3. Silber-FSWB, p. 141, "Spanish Is The Loving Tongue" (1 text)
4. DT, SPANLOVE*
5. Roud #11085
6. BI, FCW052