[1st verse:] Starlight a-twinkling, mandolin tinkling sweet serenade 'Mid convent bells, of love sweetly tells a Mexican maid Longing to go to, longing to know true love's parade As he sings to eyes that dim fairest golden skies [Refrain:] Sombrero Land Fair tropic strand Beside the Rio Grande With love my heart command Eyes understand What hearts demand Come, we'll delight some, quite some Bright Sombrero Land [2nd verse:] Silently hiding, silently sliding down to his arms Two lips caress, with kisses impress her heart in their charms Thro' gardens groping, they go eloping, silently flee As once more to her, he tenderly hums his plea