What's A Simple Man To Do?
 (Steve Earle)

 Dear Graciela, I'm writin' this letter
 Deep in the night and I'm all alone
 It's nearly breakin' my heart to tell you
 I'm so far away from home
 I know I said I'd never cross the border
 I know I promised to return to you
 But I lost my job in the maquiladora
 What's a simple man to do?

 I met a man in Tijuana
 Said he had a job for me to do
 Standin' on a corner in San Diego
 With a pocketful of red balloons
 All I wanted was a little money
 All I needed was a week or two
 I never even saw the police comin'
 What's a simple man to do?

 Tell my mamma that I said I'm sorry
 I know she didn't bring me up this way
 Ask if she could light a candle for me
 Pray that I'll come home someday
 Oh Graciela, won't you please forgive me
 I never meant to bring this shame to you
 I lost my job in the maquiladora
 What's a simple man to do?