The Rogers song tells a story that has appeared on police blotters all over the country. Anger, drink and a woman end in killing. Roger's song packs a punch and sticks in the mind. I am reminded of the killing on Catfish Row in the first act of "Porgy and Bess."

"I'm Going to Leave Old Texas Now" has several versions, usually sung to the tune of "Trail to Mexico." Frank Goodwyn sang it, among others. I have not heard it with the last line as given by Art Thieme. What is the source, Art?