'Fernando'
by ABBA

Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
I remeber long ago another starry night with you.
In the firelight, Fernando;
You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar.
I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar.
They were closer now, Fernando.
Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally.
I was so afraid, Fernando.
We were young and full of life and none of us could bear to die.
And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry.

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando.
They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando.
Though we never thought that we could lose, there's no regret.
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando.
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando.

Now wer'e old and gray, Fernando.
Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand.
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
I can see it in your eyes how right we were to fight for freedom in this land.

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando.
They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando.
Though we never thought that we could lose, there's no regret.
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando.

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando.
They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando.
Though we never thought that we could lose, there's no regret.
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando.
Yes, if I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando.
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Fernando...

---

This is one of my favorite songs from a great disco band (those two words are rare to be heard together).

But if you've ever heard it I'm sure you know what I mean.

-=The Prynce