La Tonada de Simón

What would the tune be
If Simon didn't exist
They will tell me that the people exist
And I say the same
(and for the same reason)
What would the tune be
If Simon didn't exist

The tune is beautiful
When Simon sings it
It seems like his cheeks
Regain color
That our town has lost
By forgetting its song

The tune is loving
In Simon's mouth
It's a bright butterfly
Flying from flower to flower
It's like naming the man
At the height of love

I tried to make her fall in love
And she told me no
I tried to steal a kiss from her
And she closed her mouth
And I noticed on her lips
Very happy and prisoner
Simon's heart

And as I carry in my chest
A song well sown
Every time I hear singing
The little comrade Simon
I go singing softly
With a beat of the heart
What would the tune be
If Simon didn't exist!

What would hope be?
What would longing be
For a better homeland?
Where will the open hand go?
Tenderness, reason?
What would the tune be
If Simon didn't exist