La Paloma

The Dove

La Paloma

When I left Havana, dear GodCuando salí de La Habana, válgame Dios
No one saw me leave but myselfNadie me ha visto salir sino fui yo
A beautiful girl, dear GodUna linda guachinanga válgame Dios
Who came after me, yes sirQue se vino detrás de mí, que sí señor

If a dove arrives at your windowSi a tu ventana llega una paloma
Treat her kindly, it's meTrátala con cariño que es mi persona
Tell her about your loves, about my lifeCuéntale tus amores bien de mi vida
Crown her with flowers, it's my thingCorónala de flores que es cosa mía
Oh little Chinese girl, oh give me your loveAy chinita que si, ay que dame tu amor
Oh come with me, little Chinese girlAy que vente conmigo chinita
Where I liveAdonde vivo yo

If a dove arrives at your windowSi a tu ventana llega una paloma
Treat her kindly, it's meTrátala con cariño que es mi persona
Tell her about your loves, about my lifeCuéntale tus amores bien de mi vida
Crown her with flowers, it's my thingCorónala de flores que es cosa mía
Oh little Chinese girl, oh give me your loveAy chinita que si, ay que dame tu amor
Oh come with me, little Chinese girlAy que vente conmigo chinita
Where I liveA dónde vivo yo

Yes, yes, no, noQue sí, que sí, que no, que no
When she wants, I don't wantCuando ella quiero, no quiero yo
Yes, yes, no, noQue sí, que sí, que no, que no
When she wants, I don't wantCuando ella quiere, no quiero yo