Ce serait dommage [English translation]

(Hurry up—hurry up)

It would be too bad—yes, really a shame

to stay indoors when springtime first shows.

It would be too bad to be so sensible

when the scented wind celebrates the joy of love.

A long time ago, a great poet said

pick the roses of life right away.

If you wait, too bad for you—

one day you will regret it.

It would be too bad—yes, really a shame

to let life go by without trying to make the most of it.

And if your heart suddenly fills with joy

or if tears at times cloud your eyes—

above all—above all else, consider yourself lucky.

It is love awakening in you.

It would be too bad—yes, really a shame

not to take advantage of the little time given to you.

Get out of your cage and begin to love.

(Hurry up—hurry up)

(Hurry up—hurry up)

(Hurry up—hurry up)