Manuel, you boy, you sang so beautifully
There was a stranger in the church.
Manuel, your father let you go
He took the large amount of money and said yes.
Manuel
The boy from Castile, who was
Manuel
Became a star overnight.
And in the big world, there was big money
That everyone pocketed, not just you, no.
Dance, dance Manuel
Dance, dance Manuel.
Dance, dance.
Manuel, I read the letter you wrote
You want to be at home with your song.
Manuel, I know the village that you love -
Now you're trapped in the city and stone.
Manuel
I came and saw you crying
Manuel
You wanted to go with me.
Because in the big world there's fame and money,
But there's one thing it doesn't give, it doesn't give a home, no.
Dance, dance Manuel
Dance, dance Manuel.
Dance, dance.
Manuel, I didn't do anything at all then
I didn't even bring you back home.
Manuel, and your concert that began
It was like always, you received applause.
Manuel
I would like to know who you'll sing for now
Manuel
Whom you'll bring happiness to today.
There in the big world there's fame and money
But there's one thing it doesn't give, it doesn't give a home, no.
Dance, dance Manuel
Dance, dance Manuel.
Dance, dance.