El Corrido Del Ranchero
Roberto Tapia
The Ballad of the Rancher
They say I’m looking good now
'Cause I’ve got some cash to show
Back when I had nothing, they thought I was a joke, so low
Now my pockets are filled up
With nothing but green dough
I’ll never forget the times
All the humiliations
I faced as a kid
Riding those old buses
Now the tables have turned
And they ask me for favors
It’s so damn sad to be hungry
Especially when you’re young
Everyone looks down on you
'Cause they see you’re struggling
But with what you measure up
That’s how you’ll be measured
I’ve got a killer ride
With diamond-studded grips
I’m not here to play tough
Or act like a big shot
It’s just that right now in my game
It’s getting filled with rats
I love being a ladies' man
I’m telling you straight from the heart
I don’t even know how many I’ve got
Now I’m feeling so refined
'Cause when I was broke
They wouldn’t even come near me
Because of my rancher accent
I was humiliated and mistreated
They always laughed at me
Like it was some kind of sin
But I’m still a rancher today
Just wrapped up in cash
When the day comes for my wake
I don’t want tears to flow
Better let the band play
'Cause I’ll be enjoying the show
Bury me in my ranch
So my horse can dance along
I thank the eternal God
For always being by my side
Also to Jesus Malverde
For keeping my path safe
Bless all my people
And my loved ones too.