Il re fa rullare i tamburi [English translation]

The king orders the drums to roll

The king orders the drums to roll

he wants to choose from all the ladies

a new and fresh love

And it is the first he looked at

that stole his hearth.

Marquis do you know her?

Marquis do you know her?

Who is that gracious lady?

and the Marquis told the King

"Sire, she is my bride"

You are happier than me

You are happier than me

to have such a beautiful dame

a lady so accomplished

If you would like to give her to me

she will be my favorite

My Lord if you weren't King

My Lord if you weren't King

I would command you to be prudent

But you are the King, My Sire

I owe you ebedience

Marquis, you'll see it will pass

Marquis, you'll see it will pass

of love the suffering

I will make you in my army

a General of France

Good-by forever my joy

Good-by forever my dear

good-bye my sweet love

You have to leave me for the King

and I leave you my hearth.

The queen has picked some flowers

The queen has picked some flowers

concealing her offense.

And the scent of the flowers

has killed the Marquise' Bride.

• Artist:Fabrizio De André
• Album:Volume III (1968)