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Out in the West Tex as (Dm)town of El Pa so, (G7)I fell in love with a Mex i can (C)girl.
Night time would find me in (Dm)Ro sa’s Can ti na.
(G7)Mu sic would play and Fe li na would (C)girl.
(C)whirl.
Black er than night were the (Dm)eyes of Fe li na, (G7)wick ed and e vil while cast ing a (C)spell.
My love was deep for this (Dm)Mex i can maid en.
(G7)I was in love, but in vain, I could (C)tell.
(F)One night a wild door young (Bb)cow boy came (F)in, a wild as the (Bb)West Tex as (C7)wind.
Dash ing and dar ing, a drink he was shar ing with wick ed Fe li na, the girl that I (F)loved.
So, in (G)an (G7)ger, I (C)chal lenged his right for the (Dm)love of this maid en.
(G7)Down went his hand for the gun that he (C)wore.
My chal lenge was an swered in (Dm)less than a heart beat.
The (G7)hand some young stran ger lay dead on the (C)floor.
Just for a mo ment, I (Dm)stood there in si lence, (G7)shocked by the foul e vil deed I had (C)done.
Man y thoughts raced through my (Dm)mind as I stood there.
(G7)I had but one chance, and that was to (C)run.
(F)Out through the back and of (Bb)Ro sa’s I (F)ran a out where the (Bb)hors es were (C7)tied.
I caught a good one, it looked like it could run.
To Up on its back and a way I did (F)ride
just as (G)fast (G7)as I (C)could from the West Tex as (Dm)town of El Pa so, (G7)out to the bad lands of New Mex i (C)co.
My My love is strong, an’ it (Dm)push es me on ward.
The (G7)Down off the hill to Fe li na I (C)go.
From out of no where, Fe (Dm)li na has found me, (G7)kiss ing my cheek as she kneels by my (C)side.
Cra dled by two lov ing (Dm)arms that I’ll die for, (G7)one lit tle kiss, then, Fe li na, good (C)side.
(C)bye.
El Paso — Simple Sheet Music
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"El Paso" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 200 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “El Paso”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "El Paso"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "El Paso" by Marty Robbins played in?
- El Paso is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "El Paso"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "El Paso" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "El Paso"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "El Paso"?
- "El Paso" was originally performed by Marty Robbins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "El Paso"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Marty Robbins can I play here?
- Try "DEVIL WOMAN", "MY WOMAN MY WOMAN MY WIFE", "A WHITE SPORT COAT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "El Paso". Key of C, 200 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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