South of the border, hey, I know a lad He's got more fun than anybody's had He spread so much joy everywhere he goes Everyone's shouts, "Viva La Mexican Joe" In old Mexico, they call him the Rhumba King Leads all the women around on a string When they go out, they get a million thrills But the lovely Señoritas wind up with the bills Dancin', romancin' always on the go Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe He makes the night spots all along the bay People want to see him when he comes their way He spreads so much joy everywhere he goes Everyone shouts, "Viva la Mexican Joe" Dancin', romancin' always on the go Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe He don't got no income tax 'cause he don't got no dough Still he gets along just fine, how? We'll never know He's got everything he wants, a girl, a drink, a song If we use his formula, we surely can't go wrong His favorite playground is anywhere there's girls He's got that somethin' that sets their hearts to whirl It couldn't be his money 'cause he ain't got a peso But when he wants a kiss all he's got to do is say so Dancin', romancin' always on the go Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe