Discover the story of the song > Tall Handsome Stranger – Marty Robbins

The song tells the story of a tall, handsome stranger who comes to town seeking revenge on the protagonist, who put him in jail for killing a guard. The stranger challenges the protagonist to a duel, but the protagonist ultimately kills him. The twist at the end is that the stranger was actually the protagonist's brother. The song highlights the tragic nature of family conflicts that lead to violence.