There's not much to when you're travelin' through Eldorado
That's what the old preacher's daughter was saying one day
She was a lady and I was a mean desperado
I stole her gold and her heart and we both stole away
When we are with, I'll be gentle, I said to Maria
Gentle and tender when you surrender to me
But to my surprise she was wise in the ways of amore
As wise and as wicked and wild as a woman can be
Oh, Maria, let me sleep a little longer
I don't think I can face all that satin and lace one more night
Well maybe I could and I would if I were a little younger
But please let me rest for a while and then I'll be alright
I'm loosing weight but Maria looks greater than ever
Oh I'm such a wreck from my reckless affection and pride
I'll drown in the love that I've found in the arms of Maria
I need a rest, a siesta, or surely I'll die
Oh, Maria, let me sleep a little longer
I don't think I can face all that satin and lace one more night
Well maybe I could and I would if I were a little younger
But please let me rest for a while and then I'll be alright