Can you hear the drums Alejandro?
I remember long ago another starry night like this
In the firelight Alejandro
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 Alejandro
Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid Alejandro
We were young and full of life and none of us prepared 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, Alejandro
They were shining there for you and me for liberty, Alejandro
Though we never thought that we could lose, there's no regret
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Alejandro
If I had to do the same again, I would my friend, Alejandro

Now we're old and gray Alejandro
Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Can you hear the drums Alejandro?
Do you still recall the faithful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
I can see it in your eyes
How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land

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

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