Corrido Del Desertor

Don Jose Maria stepped out
Going up and down the path of death for his son
To the ranch of the doves

When he reached the waterhole
There he asked for a favor
Please give him a jug of water
'Cause I'm dying of thirst

Don Jose Maria told
The famous general
If they don’t kill me, friends
I’ll weigh it in sealed gold

The general replies
Don’t be so desperate
Tomorrow morning
Your son will be executed

His poor mother cried
Underneath the dead
Seeing her beloved son
Surrounded by federals

My brigade general
It wasn’t your fault
They’re in full combat
That’s why I deserted from there