Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Goodnight My Love, artist - George Shearing Quintet. Album song Live in the 1950's - Just for You, in the genre ДжазGoodnight My Love |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Just as fast as I could from |
| The West Texas town of El Paso |
| Out to the badlands of New Mexico |
| 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 this young maiden |
| My love is stronger than 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 at last here I |
| Am on the hill overlooking El Paso |
| I can see Rosa’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 have to make it to Rosa’s back door |
| Something is dreadfully wrong, for I feel |
| A deep burning pain in my side |
| Though I’m trying 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 |
Song tags: #El Paso