Artist: George Jones
Song: Open Pit Mine
From Morenci, Arizona where the copper mines glow
I could see Clifton in the canyon below
In Clifton lived Rosey, we danced and we dined
On the money I made in the open pit mine.
I loved my sweet Rosey and she loved me too
There was nothing for Rosey 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 walkin with my Rosey one day
We passed a store window with rings on display
I bought those 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
Rosey would go dancin and drink the red wine
While I worked like a slave in that open pit mine.
One night I caught Rosey on her rendevous
She was huggin and kissin with somebody new
It was there that I shot em while their arms were 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 rising I ll be satisfied
Cause they ll find me there sleeping by my sweet Rosie s side.
