Lyrics to Juarez

I was done out of money



I was dry as a bone



Standing on a corner in Juarez, Mexico



Outside Camila’s Cantina



I caught a glimpse of hope



When a gentle man began to speak to me



He said he used to travel to El Norte



To work the San Joaquin



A locket from his mother would ease the suffering



There were days as dry as ashes



And nights as cold as hell



But faith and desperation served him well



If you see him you will know him



By the look upon his face



His left eye kinda twinkles



From the light of peace and grace



He said he speaks in any language



But he favors Español



Oh, Jesus lives in Juarez, Mexico



Well I could see it in his fingers



I could hear it in his voice



The years had not been kind to one



Who clearly had no choice



He was baptized in the waters



Of the restless Rio Grande



Now he's found a peaceful place to call his home







Chorus







Then it suddenly came clear to me



Just who this wise man was



I wondered if I'd get to see



The miracles he does



So I started in to tell him just where my life went

wrong



But it didn't seem to matter anymore



If you get down to El Paso



Be sure to cross the border



Especially if you need



To get your life in order



Outside Camila’s Cantina



That's where you can save your soul



Oh, Jesus lives in Juarez, Mexico







Chorus







He can speak in any language



Pero el mas prefierde Español



Oh, Jesus lives in Juarez, Mexico