Perdido

[Intro]

Lost, real lost

[Verse 1]

I was having the time of my life

I hadn't a cat or a wife

There wasn't a single little thing

To ever stop me then from getting to swing

I was happy as a pup just chewing on a bone

And making music on my own

Yes, I was bold and boppin' as a boy could be

My melodies I'd chop 'em all around the man, and see

I was home and I was roamin', living

Just to get my kicks on 66 and it was right for me

[Bridge]

And then without noticing I dropped my map

And in itself a crazy mishap

I took a dusty road down to Mexico way

I got lost, and what more can I say?

[Verse 2]

I think I hear you, my friend

I have had a very remarkable excursion myself

And I'm not speaking in hyperbole

I stopped by a shady spot to have a drink

South of the border, what you'll order can be more than you think

Remember, at all times to be aware of indiscretion

The world can turn into the heart of a soul

Or down the rabbit hole

And may I emphasize that no two people are quite alike

But when you drink that deadly spike, pray for tomorrow to come

[Bridge]

I'm not someone who gives their secrets all away

That said, bar none

There will never be any stories quite like this one

Love finds you and your old life will be over in a moment

And you'll never be, ever be, you will never be the same

Yes, I took the craziest trip

And flipped for a Freudian slip

Now I am forever, ever, ever, ever lost

[Verse 3]

Perdido, I looked for my heart, it's perdido

I lost it way down in Torito

The day the fiesta started

Bolero

I swear that they play the Bolero

She kissed me the listing sombrero

And that`s when my heart departed

[Bridge]

High was the sun when I held her close

Low was the moon when she said, "Adios!"

[Verse 4]

Perdido, my heart ever since is perdido

I know I must go to Torito

To find what I lost — perdido

[Instrumental Break]

[Scatting]

[Bridge]

Went down to reach her, and I held her close

Come to the preacher, then said, "Adios."

[Verse 5]

Now, perdido

A condo in fair Escondido

Where we can be found incognito, enjoying a rare siesta

In summer, we tried to explore Sausalito

But diapers and babies can veto

A dance of a chance fiesta

Yes, I took the craziest trip

And flipped for a Freudian slip

Now I am forever, ever, ever, ever lost