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El Paso

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COut in the West Texas Dmtown of El Paso G7I fell in love with a Mexican Cgirl.
CNighttime would find me in DmRosa's Cantina,
G7Music would play and Feleena would Cwhirl.F  C  
CBlack as the night were the Dmeyes of Feleena,
G7Wicked and evil while casting a Cspell.F  C  
CMy love was strong for this DmMexican maiden,
G7I was in love, but in vain I could Ctell.F  C  
FOne night a wild young Bbcowboy came Fin, wild as the BbWest Texas C7wind...
C7Dashing and daring, a drink he was sharing,
With wicked Feleena, the girl that I Flove.
So in Gan - G7ger I Cchallenged his right for the Dmlove of this G7maiden;
Down went his hand for the gun that he Cwore.
My challenge was answered, Dmin less than a heartbeat
GThe handsome young stranger lay dead on the Cfloor.
Just for a moment I Dmstood there in silence,
GShocked by the foul evil deed I had Cdone.
Many thoughts ran through my Dmmind as I stood there;
GI had but one chance and that was to Crun.
FOut through the back door of BbRose's I Fran, out where the Bbhorses were C7tied...
C7I picked a good one; he looked like he could run,
Up on his back and away I did Fride.
Just as Cfast as I could from the DmWest Texas town of El Paso,
GOut thru the badlands of New MexiCco.
Back in El Paso my Dmlife would be worthless;
GEverything's gone in life, nothing is Cleft.
CBut it's been so long since I've Dmseen the young maiden,
GMy love is stronger that my fear of Cdeath.
FI saddled up and Bbaway I did Fgo, riding Bbalone in the C7dark...
Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me,
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my Fheart.
CAnd as last here I am on the hill overloDmoking El Paso,
GI can see Rose's Cantina Cbelow.
My love is strong and it Dmpushes me onward, Gdown off the hill to Feleena I Cgo.
COff to my right I see Dmfive mounted cowboys,
GOff to my left ride a dozen or Cmore.
Cshouting and shooting; DmI can't let them catch me,
GI've got to make it to Rose's back Cdoor.
FSomething is dreadfully Bbwrong for I Ffeel a deep burning Bbpain in my C7side...
It's getting harder to stay in the saddle.
I'm getting weary, unable to Fride.
CBut my love for Feleena is strong and I Dmrise where I've fallen;
GThough I am weary, I can't stop to Crest.
CI see the white puff of Dmsmoke from the rifle,
GI feel the bullet go deep in my Cchest.
CFrom out of nowhere, DmFeleena has found me,
GKissing my cheek as she Ckneels by my side.
CCradled by two loving Dmarms that I'll die for,
GOne little kiss and Feleena Cgoodbye.

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The story behind the song

"El Paso" tells a gripping narrative from the first-person perspective of a cowboy in El Paso, Texas. The song is widely considered a classic of the Western genre, known for its story that ultimately leads to the protagonist's death. Its distinctive Tex-Mex feel comes from the eloquent and varied Spanish guitar accompaniment, alongside haunting harmonies. The character of Feleena was inspired by a schoolmate of Marty Robbins. At its heart, this song plays like a dramatic, unfolding tale of love and consequence in the Old West.

AI-written from these sources:El Paso (song) — Wikipedia ↗Marty Robbins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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El Paso

by Marty Robbins

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C Dm G7 C

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl.

C Dm

Nighttime would find me in Rosa's Cantina,

G7 C F C

Music would play and Feleena would whirl.

C Dm

Black as the night were the eyes of Feleena,

G7 C F C

Wicked and evil while casting a spell.

C Dm

My love was strong for this Mexican maiden,

G7 C F C

I was in love, but in vain I could tell.

F Bb F Bb C7

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.

G G7 C Dm G7

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

G C

The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,

G C

Shocked by the foul evil deed I had done.

Many thoughts ran through my mind as I stood there;

G C

I had but one chance and that was to run.

F Bb F Bb C7

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.

C Dm

Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso,

G C

Out thru the badlands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless;

G C

Everything's gone in life, nothing is left.

C Dm

But it's been so long since I've seen the young maiden,

G C

My love is stronger that my fear of death.

F Bb F Bb C7

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.

C Dm

And as last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso,

G C

I can see Rose's Cantina below.

Dm G C

My love is strong and it pushes me onward, down off the hill to Feleena I go.

C Dm

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys,

G C

Off to my left ride a dozen or more.

C Dm

shouting and shooting; I can't let them catch me,

G C

I've got to make it to Rose's back door.

F Bb F Bb C7

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.

C Dm

But my love for Feleena is strong and I rise where I've fallen;

G C

Though I am weary, I can't stop to rest.

C Dm

I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle,

G C

I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

C Dm

From out of nowhere, Feleena has found me,

G C

Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.

C Dm

Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,

G C

One little kiss and Feleena goodbye.

About El Paso Chords by Marty Robbins

Learn how to play El Paso by Marty Robbins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “El Paso chords”, “El Paso guitar chords”, or “Marty Robbins El Paso chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy El Paso chords and for experienced players who want accurate El Paso lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Dm, G7, F, Bb, C7.

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