Jimmy Martinez Song Lyrics and Chords by Marty Robbins
Jimmy Martinez
Written and Recorded by Marty Robbins
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The story began in Renosa a village in old
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A girl and a Mexican soldier were sweethearts a long time
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They made big plans for a wedding the town of Renosa would
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And they would see Jimmy Martinez married to Sarah
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oh oh
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One day there came a message it said that Jimmy must
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As Jimmy was leaving Renosa to fight at the Ala
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He never returned to Renosa the story's been told and
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retold
How Jimmy the Mexican soldier died at the Ala
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Jimmy's last letter to Sarah began with a message like
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Oh dear one how sweet is the memory the memory of our parting
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kiss
I send my heart in this letter I pray to the one up
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Oh Sarah don't ever forget me stay just as pure as the
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dove
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I'm like the dove in your window it's chosen just one mate for
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And you are the one I have chosen the one that I want for my
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wife
He never returned to Renosa the story's been told and
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retold
How Jimmy the Mexican soldier died at the Ala
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Sarah refused to believe them she prayed for Jimmy's
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return
And there ever night in her window a small little candle would
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burn
Years turned her dark hair to silver she prayed for Jimmy so
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Then one night the village was saddened the light in her window was
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gone
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Jimmy Martinez?
- The song Jimmy Martinez was sang by Marty Robbins.
Who is Marty Robbins?
- Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 - December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, and NASCAR racing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers for most of his nearly four-decade career, which spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s.
Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song began Robbins' association with western balladry, a style which would become a staple of his career. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.
Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.
