Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.
Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.
Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. His mother was mostly of Paiute Indian heritage. Robbins grew up in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of 10 children; however, his hard drinking led to divorce in 1937. Among his warmer memories of his childhood, Robbins recalled having listened to stories of the American West told by his maternal grandfather, Texas Bob Heckle, who was a local medicine man. At 17, Robbins left his troubled home to serve in the United States Navy as an LCT coxswain during World War II. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. To pass the time during the war, he learned to play the guitar, started writing songs, and came to love Hawaiian music.
Robbins' discography consists of 52 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 100 singles. In his career, Robbins charted 17 Number One singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as 82 Top 40 singles.
Robbins' highest charting album is 1959's Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. It charted to #6 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's first single, "El Paso", became a hit on both the country and pop charts, charting to Number One on the Hot Country Songs as well as the Billboard Hot 100. While that would be his only pop Number One, in 1957, "A White Sport Coat" charted to #2, and in 1961, "Don't Worry" charted to #3.
His final Top 10 single was "Honkytonk Man" from the 1982 eponymous film in which Robbins had a role. He died shortly before its release. Since his death, four posthumous studio albums have been released, but they made no impact on the charts.
Robbins married Marizona "Mari" Baldwin on September 27, 1948. They had two children, Ronny and Janet, and were married 34 years until his death.
Feleena
Marty Robbins Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a storm
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was born;
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
Moon gave it's light to the world and the stars did the same
Mother and Father, both proud of the daughter
That heaven had sent them, Feleena was this baby's name.
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
Father and Mother, both asked one another
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
Tired of the desert nights, poverty, grief and strife
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream.
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there, she learned about life
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name.
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow;
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been.
The stage made it's last stop, up there on the mountain top
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
An uncontrolled beating, her young heart just wouldn't be still;
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed.
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen;
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance.
A year passed and maybe more and then through the swingin' doors
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feelena the town.
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
And he had to leave there, so out through the back door he ran.
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast;
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand.
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
When she felt the warm blood that flowed from the wound in his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
And pullin' the trigger, she fell 'cross the dead cowboy's chest.
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look, but there's no one around
Don't be alarmed - there is really no harm there
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town.
The song "Feleena" by Marty Robbins tells the story of a young Mexican girl who runs away from her impoverished family in search of a better life. She goes to Santa Fe where she quickly learns that she can use her beauty to attract the attention of wealthy men who will provide for her. From there, she moves on to El Paso where she becomes a dancer in a cantina called Rosa's. During her time there, she attracts the attention of a young cowboy who becomes jealous of her flirtations with other men. The jealousy leads to a gunfight in which the cowboy kills another man and then has to leave town. When he returns, he is shot and killed, leaving Feleena devastated. In the end, she takes her own life with the cowboy's six-gun, unable to live without him.
The story of Feleena is a tragic one, but it also speaks to the theme of self-determination. Feleena was not content to live her life in poverty, and so she made the decision to strike out on her own and make a better life for herself. She was not afraid to use her beauty to get what she wanted, but she also knew that there were consequences that came with that choice. In the end, her determination and her choices led her to a tragic end, but it is clear that she was willing to take the risks in order to create the life that she wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in New Mexico, many long years ago
In a remote area of New Mexico, a significant amount of time in the past
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a storm
Inside a small and humble dwelling located in the desert, during a stormy night
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
Surrounded by flashes of lightning and the booming sound of thunder in the desert
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was born;
To a couple of Mexican heritage, a baby came into the world
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
At the moment the baby started to cry, the thunder and lightning stopped
Moon gave it's light to the world and the stars did the same
The moon illuminated the surroundings and the stars also shone their light
Mother and Father, both proud of the daughter
Both the mother and father felt a deep sense of pride for their newborn daughter
That heaven had sent them, Feleena was this baby's name.
They believed that she was a heavenly gift and named her Feleena
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
As she reached the age of seventeen, she was troubled by unusual and vivid dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
She escaped from the humble dwelling and left her family behind
Father and Mother, both asked one another
Her parents questioned each other, seeking answers as to why she had run away
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
They were curious about the reasons behind her decision to abandon her home
Tired of the desert nights, poverty, grief and strife
She grew weary of the challenging desert nights, the lack of wealth, and the hardships she faced
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
Under the enchanting glow of the moon, she escaped one night, seeking a better life
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
Although unaware of her destination, she was determined to find her way
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream.
She believed that pursuing her dreams would lead her to a state of joy and contentment
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
Following her escape, she made her way to the city of Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there, she learned about life
During the time she spent in Sante Fe, she gained valuable knowledge and experiences
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
In a short period of time, she discovered that by smiling
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
She realized that her charm and beauty allowed her to acquire luxurious garments and attract any man
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
Wealthy men courted her, wining and dining her, and taking her out for dances
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
She comprehended the nature of men and treated them all with equal respect and consideration
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
She possessed an exquisite and unique physical appearance, with beautiful, lustrous dark hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name.
Feleena, this woman's name, described her captivating and attractive appearance
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
Feeling unsettled in Sante Fe, she felt an urgent need to escape and seek a livelier atmosphere
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
She desired to relocate to a town where the lights shone more brightly
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
A cowboy she met mentioned the town of El Paso as a place of interest
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow
In El Paso, there was constant dancing and ample wealth flowing like an abundant supply of whiskey
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Using her resources, she purchased a non-returnable ticket to El Paso from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She endured a journey of three days and nights on a stagecoach, with occasional breaks
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
She did not mind the arduous trip, as she firmly believed that she would discover
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been.
Her anticipation was that her new life in El Paso would be more thrilling than her previous experiences
The stage made its last stop, up there on the mountain top
Eventually, the stagecoach reached its final destination on a mountaintop
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
From this vantage point, she could witness the dazzling array of lights at the base of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
El Paso offered her a brighter and more vibrant world, which resonated deeply within her
An uncontrolled beating, her young heart just wouldn't be still
Her youthful heart beat with an uncontrollable intensity, refusing to remain calm
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
She secured accommodation in a hotel, specifically a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
With swiftness, she switched into an elegant black satin dress that accentuated her figure
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Every man in her vicinity paused and gazed in admiration at her exceptional and unique appearance
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed.
Even other women commented on the undeniable charm she possessed
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
Her primary pursuit was dancing and revelry, seeking pleasure and enjoyment
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
Rosa's Cantina, a venue with alluring lights, featured an atmosphere evocative of romanticism
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
This was precisely what she sought and desired in her life
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen
Rosa's Cantina was considered a location where a respectable young woman would not be found
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
The situation was quite similar to her previous experience in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Men would act foolishly when pursuing romantic endeavors
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
Rosa, the proprietor, recognized that the establishment lacked
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance.
To infuse the desired excitement, Rosa hired Feleena to perform as a dancer
A year passed and maybe more and then through the swingin' doors
Possibly more than a year elapsed before, through the doors that swung open and closed
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
A young and impressively dressed cowboy entered the establishment, exuding an aura of height and attractiveness
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was a recent arrival in town, unfamiliar to the local residents
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
He stood out from the crowd, possessing unique qualities that set him apart
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Feleena approached him on the dance floor and subsequently presented him with a rose
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
With haste, he moved to her table and seated himself
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
Within a day or two, wherever people went in town
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town.
They would witness the young cowboy accompanying Feleena and exhibiting the town to her
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
For six weeks, he remained by her side, cherishing every moment spent together
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
However, he was consumed by an irrational and intense jealousy towards any glances she exchanged with others
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
Internally, he suffered great pain due to her tendencies to flirt with others
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
Flirting was an inherent part of her character and the manner in which she conducted her life
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
During one fateful evening of her flirtatious behavior, it instigated a violent altercation
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Once the smoke dissipated, a man's lifeless body could be found on the floor
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
Feleena's youthful lover had fatally wounded someone through a gunfight
And he had to leave there, so out through the back door he ran.
Realizing the repercussions, he had no choice but to hastily escape through the back exit
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
The following day at precisely five o'clock, she became aware of the sound of a rifle being fired
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She hurriedly approached the door that overlooked the mountain pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Her eyes caught sight of her cowboy, the daring rider, arriving swiftly
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast
He maintained a low position on his horse's saddle as he rode swiftly
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
She raced towards him, eager to embrace him with kisses and greetings
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Upon spotting her, he signaled for her to retreat with a simple wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As gunshots filled the air, Feleena wept and anguish enveloped her
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand.
Witnessing him tumble from his horse and land in the sandy ground, her heart shattered
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
Feleena dropped to her knees next to him, desperate to comfort and listen to his words
When she felt the warm blood that flowed from the wound in his side
She experienced the warmth of his blood as it seeped from the wound on his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
In an effort to bid her farewell, he struggled to rise and planted a final kiss on her lips
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
"Always remember me, Faleena, for our connection has come to an end. Goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
With urgency, she reached for the revolver he carried on his person
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Filled with anger and despair, she screamed and positioned the gun against her own chest
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
In her distress, she suggested burying them both deeply, hoping it would lead to tranquility
And pullin' the trigger, she fell 'cross the dead cowboy's chest.
Finally, she pulled the trigger and collapsed across the chest of the deceased cowboy
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
In El Paso, whenever the wind blows through the city
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
If you carefully listen during the nighttime, the wind carries a distinct sound
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
What you hear is the sound of a woman crying, distinct from the gentle sighs of the wind
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
According to the elderly residents, Feleena's cries are a longing call for her departed lover
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll perceive voices conversing and footsteps echoing
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look, but there's no one around
Laughter will reach your ears, and although you'll search, you won't find anyone near
Don't be alarmed - there is really no harm there
Do not be afraid or concerned since there is no actual danger present
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town.
It is merely the young cowboy, continuing to escort Feleena around the town in spirit
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
King Wacky
Out in New Mexico, many long years ago
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a storm
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was born;
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
Moon gave it's light to the world and the stars did the same
Mother and Father, both proud of the daughter
That heaven had sent them, Feleena was this baby's name
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
Father and Mother, both asked one another
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
Tired of the desert nights, poverty, grief and strife
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there, she learned about life
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow;
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been
The stage made it's last stop, up there on the mountain top
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
An uncontrolled beating, her young heart just wouldn't be still;
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen;
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance
A year passed and maybe more and then through the swingin' doors
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feelena the town
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
And he had to leave there, so out through the back door he ran
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast;
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
When she felt the warm blood that flowed from the wound in his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
And pullin' the trigger, she fell 'cross the dead cowboy's chest
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look, but there's no one around
Don't be alarmed - there is really no harm there
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town
Learned Duvel
Out in New Mexico, many long years ago
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a storm
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was born;
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
Moon gave it's light to the world and the stars did the same
Mother and Father, both proud of the daughter
That heaven had sent them, Feleena was this baby's name
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
Father and Mother, both asked one another
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
Tired of the desert nights, poverty, grief and strife
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there, she learned about life
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow;
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been
The stage made it's last stop, up there on the mountain top
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
An uncontrolled beating, her young heart just wouldn't be still;
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen;
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance
A year passed and maybe more and then through the swingin' doors
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feelena the town
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
And he had to leave there, so out through the back door he ran
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast;
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
When she felt the warm blood that flowed from the wound in his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
And pullin' the trigger, she fell 'cross the dead cowboy's chest
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look, but there's no one around
Don't be alarmed - there is really no harm there
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town
ZNAGASHINO
[D]Out in New Mexico, many long years ago
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a [A7]storm
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was b[D]orn
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
Moon gave it's light to the world and the [D7]stars did the s[G]ame
Mother and Father, both p[D]roud of the daughter
That heaven had sent them, F[A7]eleena was this baby's n[D]ame.
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
Father and Mother, both asked one another
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
Tired of the desert nights, poverty grieved to strife
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream.
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there she learned about life
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name.
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow;
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been.
The stage made it's last stop, up there on the mountain top
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
An uncontrolled beating her young heart wouldn't be still
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed.
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen;
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance.
A year passed and maybe more then through the swingin' doors
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feelena the town.
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
He had to leave there so out through the back door he ran
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast;
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand.
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
When she felt the warm blood
That flowed from the wound in his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
And pullin' the trigger
She fell across the dead cowboy's chest
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look
But there's no one around
Don't be alarmed there is really no harm there
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town
See more at: https://www.chords.vip/en/song/feleena-from-el-paso/U$nycrr$.html
Rocky
Nobody listens to Marty Robbins, they watch Marty Robbins. He provides such a clear picture in the stories he tells.
Dave Peterschmidt
What a tremendously good followup to El Paso. This song fleshes out and completes the story beautifully.
Joseph Brown
@Kimber qqaqa
Samantha
Love this ❤️
mason wells
I'm 22 and I fell in love with his music
Marcelo Terrance
@Joshua Owen Yea, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)
King Wacky
Out in New Mexico, many long years ago
There in a shack on the desert, one night in a storm
Amid streaks of lightnin' and loud desert thunder
To a young Mexican couple, a baby was born;
Just as the baby cried, thunder and lightnin' died
Moon gave it's light to the world and the stars did the same
Mother and Father, both proud of the daughter
That heaven had sent them, Feleena was this baby's name
When she was seventeen, bothered by crazy dreams
She ran away from the shack and left them to roam
Father and Mother, both asked one another
What made her run away, what made Feleena leave home;
Tired of the desert nights, poverty, grief and strife
She ran away late one night in the moon's golden gleam
She didn't know where she'd go, but she'd get there
And she would find happiness, if she would follow her dream
After she ran away, she went to Sante Fe
And in the year that she stayed there, she learned about life
In just a little while, she learned that with a smile
She could have pretty clothes, she could be any man's wife;
Rich men romanced her, they dined and they danced her
She understood men and she treated them all just the same
A form that was fine and rare, dark shining glossy hair
Lovely to look at Feleena was this woman's name
Restless in Sante Fe, she had to get away
To any town where the lights had a much brighter glow
One cowboy mentioned the town of El Paso
They never stopped dancin' and money like whiskey did flow;
She bought a one-way, a ticket from Sante Fe
Three days and nights on a stage with a rest now and then
She didn't mind that, she knew she would find that
Her new life would be more exciting than where she had been
The stage made it's last stop, up there on the mountain top
To let her see all of the lights at the foot of the hill
Her world was brighter and deep down inside her
An uncontrolled beating, her young heart just wouldn't be still;
She got a hotel, a room at the Lily Belle
Quickly she changed to a form-fitting black satin dress
Ev'ry man stopped to stare, at this form fine and rare
Even the women remarked of the charm she possessed
Dancin' and laughter, was what she was after
And Rosa's Cantina had lights, with love in the gleam
That's what she hunted and that's what she wanted
Rosa's was one place, a nice girl would never be seen;
It was the same way, it was back in Sante Fe
Men would make fools of themselves at the thought of romance
Rosa took heed of, the place was in need of
This kind of excitement, so she paid Feleena to dance
A year passed and maybe more and then through the swingin' doors
Came a young cowboy so tall and so handsomely dressed
This one was new in town, hadn't been seen around
He was so different, he wasn't like all of the rest;
Feleena danced close to him, then threw a rose to him
Quickly he walked to her table and there he sat down
And in a day or so, wherever folks would go
They'd see this young cowboy, showin' Feelena the town
Six weeks he went with her, each minute spent with her
But he was insanely jealous of glances she'd give
Inside he was a-hurtin', from all of her flirtin'
That was her nature and that was the way that she lived;
She flirted one night, it started a gun-fight
And after the smoke cleared away, on the floor lay a man
Feleena's young lover, had shot down another
And he had to leave there, so out through the back door he ran
The next day at five o'clock, she heard a rifle shot
Quickly she ran to the door, that was facin' the pass
She saw her cowboy, her wild-ridin' cowboy
Low in the saddle, her cowboy was ridin' in fast;
She ran to meet him, to kiss and to greet him
He saw her and motioned her back, with a wave of his hand
Bullets were flyin', Feleena was cryin'
As she saw him fall from the saddle and into the sand
Feleena knelt near him, to hold and to hear him
When she felt the warm blood that flowed from the wound in his side
He raised to kiss her and she heard him whisper
"Never forget me - Faleena it's over, goodbye."
Quickly she grabbed for, the six-gun that he wore
And screamin' in anger and placin' the gun to her breast
Bury us both deep and maybe we'll find peace
And pullin' the trigger, she fell 'cross the dead cowboy's chest
Out in El Paso, whenever the wind blows
If you listen closely at night, you'll hear in the wind
A woman is cryin', it's not the wind sighin'
Old timer's tell you, Feleena is callin' for him;
You'll hear them talkin' and you'll hear them walkin'
You'll hear them laugh and you'll look, but there's no one around
Don't be alarmed - there is really no harm there
It's only the young cowboy, showin' Feleena the town
Tiny Tim
You missed "there one night in a store"
Tom Wilson
Excellent king wacky. Nice one brother.
Epic Cheeseball
nice