Story Behind The Song
Guy moves to Mexico to get away from something, probably her but he can't quite recall why. Smarter gal doesn't accept his departure and catches up with him. They live happily ever after in Margaritaville.
Song Description
Guy moves to Mexico to get away from something, probably her but he can't quite recall why. Smarter gal doesn't accept his departure and catches up with him. They live happily ever after in Margaritaville.
| Song Length |
3:27 |
Genre |
Country - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Glad, Tranquil |
Subject |
Country, Nation, Laugh, Smile |
| Similar Artists |
Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
G
Sittin' by the sea of Cortez
C G
Not carin' about what anybody says
C
Just soakin' up rays
G D
And feelin' my way around
Trouble never rearin' it's head
Except when that Tequila makes me feel half dead
Otherwise I'm just fine
Leavin' it all behind
D C G
I'm livin' here in Mexico (Mexico)
C G
The land and people move real slow
C D Am
I'm livin', livin here in Mexico
C (stop) D G
Livin' here in Mexico
Can't rightly remember now
Was it three or four years since I came to this town
Runnin' from God knows what and
Who knows who
Was I thinkin' I'd be better alone?
Me in my space
And her in her own
But I should've known that she'd never put up with that
Chorus
Solo
Sun is settin' over the bay
Margarita in hand
And the band starts to play
She takes my hand and flashes her wicked smile
D C G
We're livin' here in Mexico (Mexico)
C G
We gave it all up, to go with the flow
C D Am
We're livin', livin here in Mexico (hold)
C D G
We're livin' here in Mexico