El Paso

The following chords are used in this song: G Am D C

Intro:- D (for 2 bars)

G Am
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
D G
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
G Am
Night-time would find me in Rosa's Cantina
D G Music would play and Felina would whirl
C
One night a wild young cowboy came in
G
Wild as the West Texas wind

Dancing and daring, a drink he was sharing
C
With wicked Falina, the girl that I loved
D
G Am
So in anger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden
D G Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
Am My challenge was answered, in less than a heartbeat
D G
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor
C
Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran
G Out where the horses were tied

I caught a good one, it looked like it could run
C
Up on its back and away I did ride
D G Am
Just as fast as I could from the West Texas town of El Paso
D G
Out to the badlands of New Mexico
C
I saddled up and away I did go
G
Riding alone in the dark Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me
C
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart
D G Am
And at last here I am on the hill over-looking El Paso
D G
I can see Rosa's Cantina below
Am
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
D G
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
Am
Shouting and shooting, I can't let them catch me
D G
I have to make it to Rosa's back door
C
Something is dreadfully wrong for I fear
G
A deep burning pain in my side
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle
C
I'm getting weary, unable to ride
D G Am
But my love for Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen
D G
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest
Am
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
D G
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
Am
From out of nowhere Felina has found me
D G
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side
Am
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
D G
One little kiss and Felina goodbye

[Transcribed by Kendal]

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El Paso

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