El Paso

by Marty Robbins
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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.

My Night time would find me in (Dm)Ro saโ€™s Can ti na; (G7)mu sic would play and Fe li na would (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 young (Bb)cow boy came (F)in, wild as the (Bb)West Tex as wind.

(C)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 (G7)an ger I 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, (G7)hand some young strang er lay dead on the (C)floor.

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 young (Bb)cow boy came (F)in, wild as the (Bb)West Tex as wind.

(C)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 (G7)an ger I ger I

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 Iโ€™ll die for, (G7)one lit tle kiss, then Fe li na good (C)side.

(C)bye.

El Paso โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "El Paso" by Marty Robbins in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 162 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œEl Pasoโ€

Can I learn "El Paso" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "El Paso" with hands-separate practice in C at 162 BPM.
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 162 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "El Paso" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "El Paso"?
Yes โ€” 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 other songs by Marty Robbins can I play here?
Try "EL PASO", "DEVIL WOMAN", "MY WOMAN MY WOMAN MY WIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "El Paso"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "El Paso" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "El Paso"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "El Paso" is in the key of C at 162 BPM.

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