written by Warren Zevon and P. Evans c. 1970 United Artists/c. EMI Capitol Music Special Markets 1996. Oh today I shot Ramona Ma. She ain't gonna cheat on me. Two years I've been searchin' for her. Two years she's been free. Well I found her in a dance hall in Laredo. And she told me that she wanted only me. And I held her in my arms the way I used to. But when morning came she begged me to set her free. Oh today I shot Ramona Ma. She ain't gonna cheat on me. Two years I've been searchin' for her. Two years she's been free. Well. I tried and tried to ride away and leave her. With my head hung low teardrops filled my eye. I rode back to town and found her with a drifter. And I knew right then Ramona had to die. Oh today I shot Ramona Ma. She ain't gonna cheat on me. Two years I've been searchin' for her. Two years she's been free. Well I'm writing you this letter from Laredo. And tonight I'll ride across the Rio Grande. If I never live to see another sunrise. You know I loved her. Ma I hope you understand. Oh today I shot Ramona Ma. She ain't gonna cheat on me. Two years I've been searchin' for her. Two years she's been free. Oh today I shot Ramona Ma. She ain't gonna cheat on me. Two years I've been searchin' for her. Two years she's been free.