It happened in Monterey, a long time ago It happened 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 indiscrete-heart longs for a sweetheart That I left in old Monterey Stars and steel guitars and luscious lips as red as wine Broke somebody's heart and I'm afraid that it was mine My indiscrete-heart longs for a sweetheart That I left in old Monterey