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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The words and music of “Land of Enchantment-New Mexico”, written by Michael Martin Murphy, Chick Raines and Don Cook, are declared to be the official state ballad. The words of the state ballad are as follows:
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I met a lady in my drifting days |
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I quickly fell under the spell of her loving ways |
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A rose in the desert I loved her so |
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In the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico |
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As we watched the sunset by the Rio Grande |
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A mission bell rang farewell she took my hand |
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She said “come back amigo no matter where you go” |
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To the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico |
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From her arms I wandered, far across the sea |
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I often heard her gentle words haunting me |
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“Come back amigo, I miss you so” |
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To the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico |
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So come back amigo no matter where you go |
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To the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters § 12-3-10. State ballad - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-12-miscellaneous-public-affairs-matters/nm-st-sect-12-3-10/
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