Marty Robbins - Jimmy Martinez Lyrics
The story began in RenosaA village in old MexicoA girl and a Mexican soldierWere sweethearts, a long time agoThey made big plans for a weddingThe town of Renosa would goAnd there would see Jimmy MartinezMarried to Sarah SeroOh-oh-ohOne day there came a messageIt said that Jimmy must goAs Jimmy was leavin' RenosaTo fight at the AlamoHe never returned to RenosaThe story's been told and retoldHow Jimmy the Mexican soldierDied at the AlamoOh-oh-ohJimmy's last letter to SarahBegan with a message like thisOh dear one how sweet is the memeoryThe memory of our parting kissI send my heart in this letterI pray to the one up aboveOh Sarah, don't ever forget meStay just as pure as the doveOh-oh-ohI'm like the dove in your windowIt's chosen just one mate for lifeAnd you are the one I have chosenThe one that I want for my wifeHe never returned to RenosaThe story's been told and retoldHow Jimmy the Mexican soldierDied at the AlamoOh-oh-ohSarah refused to believe themShe prayed for Jimmy's returnAnd there ever night in her windowA small little candle would burnYears turned her dark hair to silverShe prayed for Jimmy so longThen one night the village was saddenedThe light in her window was goneOh-oh-oh
