Matilde Lina

One midday when I was thinking (repeat)
About the woman who made me dream
The clear waters of the Tocaimo River
Gave me strength to sing
Suddenly came to my mind
That beautiful melody

And since I had nothing
I took advantage of it at the moment (repeat)
This stroll belongs to Leandro Díaz (repeat)
But it seems like Emilianito's
It has very tiny verses
And a melody so low
It has a very restrained note
That doesn't seem like mine

And I was by the river
Thinking about Matilde Lina (repeat)

This feeling grew stronger (repeat)
My heart was beating
The beautiful song of the orioles
Accompanied me with this song
Song of the soul, beloved song
That was sublime for me

Remembering you, Matilde
I felt fear for my life (repeat)

If they see a man arrive at La Jagua (repeat)
He takes the road and goes to the Plan
Be aware that in the Savanna
Lives a very popular woman
Elegant, admired by all
And famous in her land

When Matilde walks
Even the Savanna smiles (repeat)