Open Pit Mine Lyrics - Millennium Collection: 20th Century Masters - George Jones

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 

Related 

27 Best Ever Songs From Movie Soundtracks 

Every Lyric From Miley Cyrus' New Album 'Younger Now' 

Listen To Every Song Of The Summer Since 1958 In Our Ultimate Mega-Mix 

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 

Photos