Chiquita

Little one, prepare a mate
Let's chat a bit
How long, little one, have we lived for each other
Do you remember, old little one, how long it's been
Since we built this ranch about thirty years ago

Little one, the years have passed
I know I'm not young anymore
Tell me if I look old, with these wrinkles on my face
You know, old little one, you're still the same girl
Although with white hair, you haven't aged yet

Little one, saddle up the mate and let's keep chatting
It doesn't matter if time passes outside
Little one, a letter arrived from Quaraí
Read it while we drink mate, it must be from the boys

Little one, it's as if I see the kids playing
Making noise with the dogs, playing with bone cattle
Little by little they grew up and left us alone
And what remains of all this is our beautiful love

Little one, the barn is full
We harvested for the whole year
Let's spend this winter
Quietly, in love
Little one, it's dark and the moon softly
Blessing us both, kissing the ranch's wall