Guantanamera [English translation]

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

I am a humble man from the place

where the palm tree grows.

I am a humble man from the place

where the palm tree grows.

And before I die I want to

sing out the verses of my soul.

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

My verses are light green

And burning red.

My verses are light green

And burning red.

My verses are like a wounded deer

that seeks refuge in the mountains.

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

I want to share my luck

with the poor of this land.

I want to share my luck

with the poor of this land.

The mountain stream

pleases me more than the sea.

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo,

Guantanamera,

girl from Guantanamo.

• Artist:Julio Iglesias
• Album:America (1976)