Benito Canales

Year 1900 in the 13th what happened
Benito Canales died, the government killed him

He went from store to store looking for ink and paper
To write a letter to his beloved Isabel

When the government arrived, everyone was asking
Where is Canales, we are looking for him

A woman from Jalisco was the one who informed them
He just entered, leave without delay

Then they ordered to stop shouting the federals
Long live the supreme government, death to Benito Canales

Don Benito replied, now devils from hell
Long live Benito Canales, death to the supreme government

Father Capeyan said, I will calm him down
Don't fight with Canales anymore, I will confess him

After Benito Canales confessed
I want to fight a little now that I am rested

But Father Capeyan didn't let him say more
Son, if you take up arms, I will also die

Then Benito Canales said to the nearby soldier
Do what you want with me now that I am unarmed

Benito Canales said as he was dying
They killed a fine rooster respected by the government

Now I say goodbye as I see green roses
Here end the verses of Don Benito Canales