Si No Fuera Por Emiliana
Carlos Puebla
If It Weren't for Emiliana
Emiliana is a Cuban
Who is essential in the shelter
Emiliana is very reliable
She is flattering, cheerful, and cordial
Emiliana doesn't delay
And is always punctual with the laundry
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would be left wanting
To have coffee, to have coffee
To have coffee, to have coffee
Emiliana is like a sister
Who never, never says no
Emiliana lends a hand
To any hardworking brother
Her smile is like the morning breeze
When the sun shines
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would be left wanting
To have coffee, to have coffee
To have coffee, to have coffee
Emiliana in the mornings
Thinks of us, thinks of you
She gets up very early
And quickly brews the coffee
And distributes in each little cup
All the goodness that you give her
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would be left wanting
To have coffee, to have coffee
To have coffee, to have coffee
Emiliana, Mrs. Emiliana
Who is essential in the shelter
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would all feel bad
If it weren't for Emiliana
Who is always punctual with the laundry
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would be left wanting
To have coffee, to have coffee
To have coffee, to have coffee
Emiliana is already advanced
She has earned it with her sweat
I applaud her enthusiastically
With joy and warmth
Emiliana as a Cuban
Is an example and an honor
If it weren't for Emiliana
We would be left wanting
To have coffee, to have coffee
To have coffee, to have coffee
