[i] 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
[i] 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
[ii] 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
[iii] 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
[i] 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
[ii] 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
[iii] Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the badlands of New Mexico
[i] 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
[ii] I saddled up and away I did go
Riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow a bullet will find me
Tonight nothing`s worse than this pain in my heart
I can see Rosa`s cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Felina I go
[i] 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
[ii] Something is dreadfully wrong, for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side
I`m getting weary, unable to ride
[iii] But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I`ve fallen
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
[i] 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, then Felina goodbye.
