El Paso by Marty Robbins (Lyrics)

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#31 El Paso by Marty Robbins

Album: Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs
Year: 1959
Written By: Marty Robbins

Lyrics:
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Night time would find me in Rosa's cantina
Music would play and Feleena would whirl

Blacker than night where the eyes of Feleena
Wicked and evil while casting a spell
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden
I was in love, but in vain I could tell

One night a wild young cowboy came in
Wild as the West Texas wind
Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing
With wicked Feleena, the girl that I love

So in anger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
My challenge was answered in less than a heartbeat
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor

Just for a moment
I stood there in silence
Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there
I had but one chance and that was to run

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran
Out where the horses were tied
I caught a good one
It looked like it could run
Up on its back and away I did ride

Just as fast as I could
From the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the badlands of New Mexico

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life
Nothing is left
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death

I saddled up and away I did go
Riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart

And at last here I am
On the hill overlooking El Paso
I can see Rosa's cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Feleena I go

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me
I have to make it to Rosa's back door

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle
I'm getting weary, unable to ride

But my love for Feleena is strong
And I rise where I've fallen
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest

From out of nowhere Feleena has found me
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
One little kiss and Feleena
Goodbye

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[miromuchotv]

I'm not sure why...but I like this song...

[tvandmusicfan86]

@miromuchotv I love it because I love Marty Robbins voice.

[jbmaynar]

This is just a flat out awesome song, regardless of the year it was made or what genre it falls under.

[1GUNSQUIRREL]

he paints pictures in my mind

[mrblack58003]

@vorhauer8 I know right? I did this song for my school talent show and I asked a few of my friends-no idea who this guy was. I'm 16 and I love this guy's music. It's just so good

[JEFFGIZZLE]

Move your ass over bieber you could never do this!

[vorhauer8]

Yes I agree all music is now just repeating lyrics. I like how Marty Robbins had stories to tell in his songs. A lot of teenagers have no clue who this guy is. I'm 17 and he's one of my favorite artist.

[ulujain]

No auto-tune, no talk box, no remixing, no featured artist...what we have here is great, old fashioned music, the likes of which Kanye West and Lady Gaga et al, would not have a clue how to make.

[Suckmyglock1]

@miromuchotv I love it cause it's hard core. I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle, I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

[DreadLiner]

Incredible storytelling. Timeless.

[farmer2763]

My gramma&me use 2listen 2 this song slot when I was a youngun

[fastone93]

one of the greatest songs ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yukonnahanni]

My Mother , wanted me , to dedicate this song to , Bill McLaughlin,, of Philidelphia U.S.A. ...( formerly of the U.S.N .) Who, was stationed many years ago , in , Whidby Island , Washington ... Don't ask me why ! !! ... I have no clue !! But if you are out there somewhere Bill , perhaps you will know ... What ever :))) ,, you & all are wished the very Best