Mi Acordeón

I had a tune in my mind
To make a composition

To dedicate it to my accordion
That is with me all the time

Just like Alejo Durán
He made a beautiful song
To his piece of accordion
To make the first festival

That filled me with emotion
And that has filled me with pride
Since I came to this world
I have loves with my accordion

And that's how I'll live, with that illusion
And that's how I'll die, next to my accordion
And it's like a flower from a beautiful garden
And like the lips of a woman
That when I'm sad, makes me laugh

And I even feel rejuvenated
And it's the accordion, my reason for being
And I without it, I will never be able to live
And it's the accordion, my reason for being
And I without it, I will never be able to live

The accordion has a smile
And a very special elegance

It's like a beautiful girl
One of those from Valledupar

You came from very far away
You crossed all the seas
There in Germany they made you
To come and cheer up in the valley

What would become of those towns
And of Colombia in general
What would become of Valledupar

Without this instrument so beautiful
I will not tire of singing to you like this
I will not get bored of playing you

I will not give up, never in my intention
I will always try to love you more
You are the pride of my folklore
And like a little kiss from my mom
And may God give me the satisfaction
Of going with you to eternity

For what reason would I not love you
You give me sadness, joy, and pain

If you are the most expressive expression
Of a happy and hardworking town

My accordion has been my life
My accordion has been my soul
If you gave me this fame
I hope God blesses you

I don't care if they criticize me
For loving you in that way
If one day I have a sorrow
Only my accordion, takes it away

I will not forget you, I swear
I will worship you just like God
And a statue I will raise for you
There in the plaza of Cacique Upar
So that everyone who passes by
Raises their head and can see you

And a big sign I will write for you
You are the glory of Valledupar

And a big sign I will write for you
You are the glory of Valledupar