I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Blacker than night were the
Wicked and evil while casting her 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,
Wild as the wind, dashing and daring,
A drink he was sharing with wicked Felina,
So in anger I challenged his right
For the love of this maiden,
for the gun that he wore.
My challenge was answered
in less than a heartbeat,
The handsome young stranger
Just for a moment I stood
Stunned by the foul evil deed
Many thoughts raced through my mind
I had but one chance and that was to run.
Out through the back door
Out where the horses were tied,
it looked like it could run,
Up on its back and away I did ride,
From the west Texas town of El Paso
There I was safe from the rope
my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life, nothing is left
It's been so long since I've
I saddled up and away I did go,
Riding alone in the dark,
Maybe tomorrow a bullet will find me,
than this pain in my heart.
on the hill overlooking El Paso,
I can see Rosa's Cantina below.
Down off the hill to Folina I go.
Off to my left, right a dozen or more.
I can't let them catch me,
I have to make it to Rose's
Something is dreadfully wrong
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 Fe lina is strong,
And I rise where I'd fallen,
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.
as she kneels by my side.
I'm cradled by two loving arms
One little kiss, and Felina, goodbye.
