Pistolero
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
Pistolero Pistolero.you ride alone tonight.
One of brothers five one day vowed to try to make his way,
Joined the cattle drive to Mexico.threw in with some bandidos,
Here he learned the lingo. killed the man they call him Pistolero.
Five thousand pesos they put on your head.
Five thousand pesos to get you alive or dead.
Ride on ride hard in vaquero, fast as you can to her side.
Ah, but por mucho dinero, el noveno por nada have died.
Pistolero Pistolero.where do you roam?
Pistolero Pistolero.on your way home.
Everytime a candle burns, waiting there for your return.
The candle is out Pistolero.I see the cabin down below.
Pistolero let her go.tonight you're mine Pistolero.
Five thousand pesos they put on your head.
Five thousand pesos to get you alive or dead.
Ah Pistolero Look around you.your son has set in the sky.
Oh Pistolero I found you, kiss Maria tell Maria goodbye.
Pistolero Pistolero, lay your head down.
Pistolero Pistolero, six feet underground.
About Pistolero
Roy Orbison's "Pistolero" stands as a potent example of his signature sound, blending the dramatic, reverb-drenched vocals that defined his career with a driving rockabilly rhythm. Released during a period where Orbison was navigating the transition from his early rock and roll roots to a more mature, soul-influenced style, the track captures the tension and urgency characteristic of his work. The song features his distinctive falsetto soaring over a gritty, electric guitar arrangement, creating an atmosphere of noirish intensity that became a hallmark of his discography. While often associated with his broader catalog of romantic ballads and upbeat rockers, "Pistolero" showcases his versatility as a performer capable of delivering both raw energy and emotional depth. It remains a compelling piece of American rock history, reflecting the mid-1950s musical landscape where traditional rock and roll was evolving into a more complex and expressive genre.