Chacarera del finao [English translation]

The day I die

let nobody hold a wake for me

Let every single friend of mine

drink and sing in unison

That the bombo drums resound

loudly; may they be heard in the heavens,

so that way Father God will know

that the new arrival is Santiago del Estero folk.

Let my friends see the sunrise

while praying and telling stories

Let nobody mourn, wear black,

or cry at any time.

That is all I ask

of my dear friends.

When I die, light up some fireworks,

and spray wine on me

As soon as I get there,

I will make St. Peter hold a big party.

I will teach him how to play the bombo drums,

and our provincial card games

I will create several drinking dens

for the Carnival, dancing floors,

games, contests,

also horse races.

That's what I will do in Heaven

the day that I am deceased:

I'll make room for Santiagueños

and kick out the Tucumanos

That is all I ask

of my dear friends

When I die, light up some fireworks,

and spray wine on me