Las Tres Tumbas

They left in the early morning
The roosters' crow could be heard
They were going to travel two days
On the backs of their horses
The party was being held
At the pitayo ranch

Their father gave them advice
As they were getting ready to leave
Take good care of yourselves
Because life ends
In the old man's words
The three brothers thought

Pedro tells Fabián
Give José Luis a drink
Let him drink that mezcal
So he feels happy
As soon as we arrive
We're going to have fun

When they arrived at the dance
They headed to dance
Death was in the air
They didn't sense it
As their father had told them
When they left the ranch

There were many rivals
Old grudges arose
Lurking behind the huts
They all opened fire
That's how cowards kill
When fear overwhelms them

An old lonely man
Without any hope
Takes care of the ranch and three horses
As his entire fortune
He goes to the cemetery from time to time
To visit the three graves