Everybody holds their breath

As he passes by the horns of death

And the crowd jumps to its feet and roars

For the Matador



With the scarlet cape against his hips

And 'Hey Toro' whispered from his lips

And inside my heart is beating for

The Matador



Tonight we'll meet beneath the silver stars

Dance to mandolins and soft guitars

I dream I give my love once more

To the matador

To the matador



As I watch his body turn and twist

He doesn't know that I exist

Though I've shared so many dreams before

With the matador



(musical chords)



Tonight we'll meet beneath the silver stars

Dance to mandolins and soft guitars

I dream I give my love once more

To the matador

To the matador



And as he leaves the ring they cheer

Sombreros fly into the air

And I throw the crimson rose I wore

To the matador



(Final refrain)

La-la la-la la-la la-la

La-la la-la la-la la-la, la-la-la-la

La-la la-la la-la-la,

La-la la-la la-la-la,

(repeat twice, fading out)