Txikitin parian

I became a soldier
at the age of eight,
Serving the king, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, to be free.

The king doesn't need
a married man
but a free boy, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, free and single.

A boy is needed
but not to stay
The king is in the castle, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, crying with sorrow.

There are girls but
they are worthless
Looking at the king, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, giving him grief.

I was in Bergara
with the Brigade
I fell in love, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, with a lady.

If you see
a lady from Etxezuri
you will say she's beautiful, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, you will tell her.

If you ask
who gave you that
Felix de Aranburu, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, you will say.

Happy de Aranburu
such a strong man
He searched in Bergara, little soldier in the parade,
Oh, for a wife like you.