You had eyes of blue like the sea;
you were the friend of all the flowers;
you spoke only of beautiful things;
you were a friend of the stars;
one time
I looked at you
and I fell in love.
Serenella—Serenella—
how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—
Serenella—Serenella—
how good were you, how beautiful were you.
Just as a child wants to show off
to all around his treasure,
I took you to a grand ball
in a very beautiful castle—
happy, excited
to the prince I showed you off.
Serenella—Serenella—
how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—
Serenella—Serenella—
how good were you, how beautiful were you.
I recall that evening
as I was returning alone
I cried and I still pictured you
together with the prince dancing.
I left you a moment
and you forgot me.
Serenella—Serenella—
how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—
Serenella—Serenella—
how good were you, how beautiful were you.