Santiana
This song contains a creative revision of history, probably originating with English sailors.
Reportedly, the last whaler to return to New Bedford hauled into dock to this shanty.
CHORUSHe gained the day at Molley-Del-Rey (Monterey),
Oh, Santiana gain'd the day!
Away Santiana
Oh, Santiana gain'd the day!
All on the plains of Mexico!
Away Santiana
An' General Taylor ran away.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSSantiana's men were brave,
Away Santiana
Many found a soldier's grave.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSSanty Anna fought for his life
Away Santiana
He gained his way in a terrible strife.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSOh, Santiana fought for fame,
Away Santiana
And Santiana gained a name.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSO Santy Anna fought for gold
Away Santiana
And the deeds he done have oft been told.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSOh, Santiana's day is o'er,
Away Santiana
Santiana will fight no more.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSOh, Santiana now we mourn,
Away Santiana
We left him buried off Cape Horn.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSMexico, oh Mexico!
Away Santiana!
Mexico is a place I know.
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUSWhy do them yella girls love me so
Away Santiana!
Because I don't tell 'em all I know
All on the plains of Mexico!
CHORUS