Fernando (Abba)

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Can you hear the drums Fernando?

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I remember long ago another starry night like this. In the firelight Fernando.

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You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar,

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I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar.

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There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando.

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They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando.

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Though we never thought that we could lose, there’s no regret.

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If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando.

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If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando.

A

They were closer now Fernando.

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Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally. I was so afraid Fernando.

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We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die

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And I’m not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry. REFRAIN

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Now we’re old and grey Fernando.

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And since many years I haven’t seen a rifle in your hand.

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Can you hear the drums Fernando?

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Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?

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I can see it in your eyes how proud you were to fight for freedom in this land. REFRAIN