Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Nighttime would find me in Rosa s Cantina,
Music would play and Felina would whirl.
Black as the night were the eyes of Felina,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
My love was strong 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 love.
So in an - ger 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 ran through my mind as I stood there;
I had but one chance and that was to run.
Out through the back door of Rose s I ran, out where the horses were tied...
I picked a good one; he looked like he could run,
Up on his back and away I did ride.
Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso,
Out thru the badlands of New Mexico.
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless;
Everything s gone in life nothing is left.
But it s been so long since I ve seen the young maiden,
My love is stronger that 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 as last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso,
I can see Rose 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 ve got to make it to Rose s back door.
Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel a deep burning pain in my side...
It s getting harder 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 goodbye.