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 freeWell, 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 freeOh, 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 freeWell, 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 dieOh, 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 freeWell, 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 understandOh, 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 freeOh, 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