Oh, today I shot Ramona, Ma

She ain't gonna cheat on me

Two years, I've been searchin' for her

Two years, she's been free


Well, I found her in a dance hall in Laredo

And she told me that she wanted only me

And I held her in my arms the way I used to

But when morning came she begged me to set her free


Oh, today I shot Ramona, Ma

She ain't gonna cheat on me

Two years, I've been searchin' for her

Two years, she's been free


Well. I tried and tried to ride away and leave her

With my head hung low, teardrops filled my eye

I rode back to town and found her with a drifter

And I knew right then Ramona had to die


Oh, today I shot Ramona, Ma

She ain't gonna cheat on me

Two years, I've been searchin' for her

Two years, she's been free


Well, I'm writing you this letter from Laredo

And tonight I'll ride across the Rio Grande

If I never live to see another sunrise

You know, I loved her

Ma, I hope you understand


Oh, today I shot Ramona, Ma

She ain't gonna cheat on me

Two years, I've been searchin' for her

Two years, she's been free


Oh, today I shot Ramona, Ma

She ain't gonna cheat on me

Two years, I've been searchin' for her

Two years, she's been free