La Louison [English translation]

As I walked up the parade ground

I heard my fair Louise1.

Ah! She cried so, she shed tears

for having lost her dear lover.

Don't you cry, charming Louise

for in six months I will be back.

I will be back from my campaign

I will will be back to marry you.

And when the child will be born,

you'll give him my name.

I am Louis, the brazen one

I am a flippant lad.

As I walked up the parade ground

I heard my fair Louise.

Ah! She cried so, she shed tears

for having lost her dear lover.

1. Louison is an affectionate diminutive of Louise