Come shepherds of the fields
Because the king of kings has been born
Come before the dawn
It's already light and the night will soon be fading
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Basil and lemon verbena
Thyme and laurel
The child sleeps
At daybreak
Come from Pinchas and Chuquis,
From Aminga, San Pedro, Arauco and Pomán
Before anyone else they will pay tribute
Bringing quesillos (puddings) and flowers
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Ask Julio Romero
For Peruvian horses and pack mules
With cajas (hand drums) and guitars
We'll sing through the olive groves
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Oh, Christmas in Aimogasta (NW Argentinia)
We have plenty of aloja (liquour) and añapa (dessert)
While the La Rioja moon
Is just dying to join in
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