Chapter information
- Chapter: 17
- Page: 227
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Spanish lyrics
La Malagueña Canción tradicional huasteca Canta: Trío Los Aguilillas (México) Qué bonitos ojos tienes Debajo de esas dos cejas Debajo de esas dos cejas Qué bonitos ojos tienes Ellos me quieren mirar Pero si tú no los dejas Pero si tú no los dejas Ni siquiera parpadear Malagueña salerosa Besar tus labios quisiera Besar tus labios quisiera Malagueña salerosa Y decirte niña hermosa Que eres linda y hechicera Que eres linda y hechicera Como el candor de una rosa Si por pobre me desprecias Yo te concedo razón Yo te concedo razón Si por pobre me desprecias Yo no te ofrezco riquezas Te ofrezco mi corazón Te ofrezco mi corazón A cambio de mis pobrezas.
English translation
La Malagueña Translation by Patricia V. Lunn This translation follows the rhyme scheme of the original rather than the exact words. What lovely eyes you have Under those two brows Under those two brows What lovely eyes you have They want to look at me But they don’t know how But they don’t know how For you won’t set them free Malagueña, you’re lovely I would kiss your lips if I could I would kiss your lips if I could Malagueña, you’re lovely I set you above me For you are all things good For you are all things good If you would only love me If you’re looking for riches I cannot play that part I cannot play that part If you’re looking for riches If such be your wishes I offer nought but my heart I offer nought but my heart In exchange for your kisses.