On the Banks of the Old Guadalupe

Many a woman has tried for my heart

Many I have loved so

But nothing compares

To her long flowing hair

And I'd hate to see her go

On the banks of the old Guadalupe

That's where I found my true love

She was tied up in ribbons

Draped in white linen

That's where I found my true love

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Well, the Red River's rusty

And the Wichita clear

The Trinity's muddy as hell

Well, the Brazos is fine

But darlin', you're mine

And I can't stand to say farewell

On the banks of the old Guadalupe

That's where I found my true love

She was tied up in ribbons

Draped in white linen

That's where I found my true love

Well, the catfish are jumpin'

And all the birds in the trees

Are singin' a sweet lullaby

They're whistlin' a tune

I'm a comin' home soon

I'll be there by the close of the night

On the banks of the old Guadalupe

That's where I found my true love

She was tied up in ribbons

Draped in white linen

That's where I found my true love

My Spanish love

On the wings of a dove

Near the ripple of the moon light shine

All the pennies have fallen

Down the old wishin' well

All that copper is glowin' so fine

On the banks of the old Guadalupe

That's where I found my true love

She was tied up in ribbons

Draped in white linen

That's where I found my true love

That's where I found my true love