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In Mayaguez
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Paul Simon
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Salvador In Mayagüez, a mountain town Along the western shore We saw the roofs as we came down To the asylum for the poor. The sugar cane whispered its prayers And lay them on the sea. El asilo de los pobres Is where our home will be. Nuns & children Pray for us, Santa Maria Stay with us, Salvador Pray for us, Santa Maria Stay with us, Salvador. Salvador My mother, Esmeralda, Worked in the kitchen as a maid While I played games with the crazy ones In the flamboyan's light and shade. Nun #1 Your mother named you for our Lord But you cry; you wet your bed Nun #2 This filthy habit must be cured Both Look how the stain has spread! Children El Meon! El Meon! El Meon! El Meon! El Meon! El Meon! Nuns We only try to train the boy. Esmeralda You're animals at heart! Nuns You had our charity to enjoy. Esmeralda We'll make another start. There was a crucifixion, yes But this time it is my son. This time it is not you, Jesus But Salvador Agron. Salvador The dark road leads to Heaven Through the canes in Mayagüez I walked it, I was seven, She watered it with tears. Chorus Pray for us, Santa Maria Stay with us, Salvador Pray for us, Santa Maria Stay with us, Salvador
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