La Paloma

The day I left the land for the vast sea
Oh mother, say a prayer for the sailor
And when the ship broke free from the anchor
With tears, my girl bid me farewell
Beautiful, if the sea swallows me, you'll see in the evening
A white dove coming lightly
Open your balcony in April, don't send her away
For she could only carry the soul

I want to sing happily
Joyful is the sailor when the breeze
Gently caresses his forehead, the sea ripples
I want to sing happily
Joyful is the sailor when the breeze
Gently caresses his forehead, the sea ripples

Finally, we have reached the land, my God, thank you
I saw my mother on the shore, but she's alone
She remains silent and only takes my hand
Trembling, she pulls me towards her, far away
Oh, I see a tomb and then nothing more
Ah, the white dove is my girl
Hey, sailor, you sleep and the watch is silent
Oh dream, you're not the master, I haven't lost her

I want to sing happily
Joyful is the sailor when the breeze
Gently caresses his forehead, the sea ripples
I want to sing happily
Joyful is the sailor when the breeze
Gently caresses his forehead, the sea ripples