Open Pit Mine

From Morenci, Arizona where the copper mines glow

I could see Clifton in the canyon below

In Clifton lived Rosie; we danced and we dined

On the money I made in the open pit mine

I loved my sweet Rosie and she loved me too

There was nothing for Rosie that I wouldn't do

Her hugs and her kisses, they were something divine

Gave me reason for working the open pit mine

While I was out walking with my Rosie one day

We passed a store window with rings on display

I bought the one she wanted; how they really did shine!

Spent the money I saved from that open pit mine

Her love would bring heartbreak that I would soon learn

Cause she would two-time me when my back was turned

Rosie would go dancing and drink the red wine

While I worked like a slave in that open pit mine

One night I caught Rosie on her rendezvous

She was huggin' and kissin' with somebody new

It was there that I shot her while their arms where entwined!

Then I buried her deep in that open pit mine

I took a look at my future and what did I see?

There was nothing but trouble a-waiting for me

But on the sun's next risin', I'll be satisfied

Cause they'll find me there sleeping by my sweet Rosie's side