26 de Mayo

On the 26th of May
A little boy was born in the year 57
And there in the gathering he was baptized
And today he is known by the name of Diomedes

In Carrizal, land of poets
Near the town, the peasant singer was born
And since then I have come
With great pleasure and affection
Representing my heritage

Between La Junta and Patillal
Over hills and savannas
Today I sing verses from the soul
When I start to remember

That little boy
Who might as well be me
His parents took him to Villanueva
Today he is a young man who returned
And is proud to be back in his land

An accordion
Was the great charm
Of that little boy
Who witnessed a party
Emiliano the old man played
That day I didn't go to school
And I stood there

I arrived home late
And sat down right away
To do fake homework
Because dad would hit me

With the effort
Made by my parents
I earned diplomas in an educational institution
I was well raised, not a wanderer
I thank them as a good son for their service

And if I could, I would recognize two hearts
That would renew their age
And fall in love again
And shortly after, I would be born again

Between La Junta and Patillal
Over hills and savannas
Singing verses from the soul
Upon remembering again

And to those who didn't know me
Nice to meet you
My name is Diomedes Diaz
And I live in La Junta, my town