Caballo Prieto Azabache

Black stallion, so dark
How could I forget that you saved my life
When they were about to shoot me
The loyal forces of Pancho Villa

That cloudy night
An advance party caught me off guard
And after being disarmed
I was sentenced to the firing squad
Just when I was in the chapel, Villa told his aide
"Get that horse away from me, he's well-mannered and obedient"
He knew I wouldn’t escape and only thought of salvation
And you, my black stallion, thought the same as I did

Hey, this song is dedicated to my Lucero, yes sir

I remember they told me to make a wish before they executed me
I want to be shot on my black stallion
And when they mounted me and prepared for the execution
You didn’t wait for the command
You charged at the firing squad
With three Mauser shots
You ran, black stallion
Saving my life

What you did for me
My horse friend
I can’t forget
I couldn’t save yours
And the bitterness makes me cry
That’s why, black stallion
I will never forget you
Not ever