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 Felina
would whirl.

Blacker than night
were the eyes of Felina,
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 Felina,
The girl that I loved.

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 heart-beat;
The handsome young stranger
lay dead on the floor.

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 bad-lands 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 Felina 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

Felina 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
Felina 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 Felina,
good-bye.