La Violetera [English translation]

The violet hedge

blooms afresh

who'd like from Carmencita

to bouy some?

I filled the baskets

come, be nimble

behold lords

buy the flowers.

Oh señor y señorita

buy violets from me

Carmencita's hand

collected and intertwined them

to bring them to the city.

Deck yourselves ladies

with the serene and kind flower

silently your heart

in a subtle charm

will tell you sweet things.

From the baskets still full

one bouquet take at least

and those who love you

will look at them on your breast

and envy these violets.

And you handsome young man

well-groomed

why all alone?

Look around.

There is a lady

smiling at you and begging

and asking and wanting

violets

Por señor y señorita

from Carmencita's hands

now hurriedly flies

even this one last violet

happy he who shall get it.

you have to forgive me

I have nothing else tonight.

What ever could I give you?

The most beautiful violet lady

she can only give what she has.

you have to forgive me

I have nothing else tonight.

What ever could I give you?

The most beautiful violet lady

she can only give what she has.