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Planetluvver Origins: Marty Robbins El Paso Trilogy (10) Lyr Req: Faleena (from El Paso) 10 Nov 22

Forgive me, but this seemed the best label. The song is in the database, but I am questioning some lyrics and I am asking for clarification.

In the second verse, we have "fartherly grieved to strife." I have seen some versions instead saying "poverty, grief, and strife." The latter makes more sense to me.

Here is one source showing the latter version of the phrase:

https://genius.com/Marty-robbins-feleena-from-el-paso-lyrics

Thanks you!
FELEENA (From El Paso) (in Digital Tradition)
An afternote: I am also wondering whether anyone knows of a published version. I am taking a singing class and the instructor requires a piano score. For now, I am just learning this by ear. But my ear is not very reliable!

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