When the swallows come back to Capistrano, oh
That's the day you promised to come back to me
When you whispered farewell in Capistrano, oh
That's the day the swallows flew out to the sea (Out to the sea)

All the mission bells will ring
The chapel choir will sing
The happiness you'll bring
Will live in my memories

When the swallows come back to Capistrano, oh
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me (Come back to me)

While the altar candles burn
My heart is burning too
If you should not return
I'll still be waiting for you

When the swallows come back to Capistrano, oh
That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me (Come back to me)