The Stolen Horse Lyrics - Marty Robbins

I crossed the line where there's no law and order 

Trying to catch up with a desperate man 

He fled Arizona for the Mexican border 

And the horse he was riding was wearing my brand 

I came to a town saw lights down the street 

I tied up my horse not knowing what's in store 

The tumble weeds tumbled board walks were squeaking 

As I reached the cantina with low swinging doors 

I went through the doors wondering if I'd see tomorrow 

The man I was after was waiting for me 

He said gracious senor for the horse I borrowed 

I needed a fast one to get here you see 

For mercy he pleaded said my horse he needed 

For his little girl needed what he had brought 

For she was so sick and those words he repeated 

I saw his intentions had been with one thought 

The pills he gave her that he brought to save her 

was worth a lot more then any horse that I owned 

Her fever was high and when I heard her cry 

I thought of my own little girl at home 

I headed back home with the horse he had ridden 

Thinking how quick my motives changed course 

For when I saw his face his tears were not hidden 

You can't judge a man over one stolen horse