[Letra de “Cielito Lindo”]
[Verso 1]
De la sierra morena, cielito lindo
Vienen bajando un par de ojitos negros
Cielito lindo, de contrabando
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo, junto a la boca
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mi me toca
[Coro]
Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo, los corazones
Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo, los corazones
[Verso 2]
Yo a las morenas quiero desde que supe
Que morena es La Virgen, cielito lindo, de Guadalupe, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay, es bien sabido
Que el amor de morenas, cielito lindo, nunca es fingido, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
[Coro]
Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo, los corazones
Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo, los corazones
English Translation of “Cielito Lindo” Lyrics
[Verse 1]
From the Morena mountains, my sweet darling
Come down a pair of little black eyes
My sweet darling, secretly
That mole you have, my sweet darling, next to your mouth
Do not give it to anyone, my sweet darling, because it belongs to me
[Chorus]
Ay, ay, ay, ay, sing and do not cry
Because singing makes hearts happy
My sweet darling, the hearts
Ay, ay, ay, ay, sing and do not cry
Because singing makes hearts happy
My sweet darling, the hearts
[Verse 2]
I have loved dark-haired girls ever since I learned
That dark-haired is the Virgin, my sweet darling, of Guadalupe, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay, it is well known
That the love of dark-haired girls, my sweet darling, is never fake, ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay
[Chorus]
Ay, ay, ay, ay, sing and do not cry
Because singing makes hearts happy
My sweet darling, the hearts
Ay, ay, ay, ay, sing and do not cry
Because singing makes hearts happy
My sweet darling, the hearts
2️⃣ Song Author and History (Credit)
- Written by: Quirino Mendoza y Cortés
- Year: 1882
- Origin: Mexico, as a traditional Mexican folk song.
- Notes: “Cielito Lindo” is considered a symbol of Mexican culture and is often sung at celebrations, national events, and by mariachi bands.
3️⃣ Explanation of the Song
In English:
- “Cielito Lindo” literally means “Pretty Little Darling” or “Sweet Little Sky.”
- The song celebrates love, beauty, and happiness, especially the charm of a dark-haired woman.
- The chorus “Ay, ay, ay, ay, sing and do not cry” is a message of joy and resilience, suggesting that singing can make hearts happy even during hard times.
- The verses also reference Virgin of Guadalupe, a highly revered figure in Mexican culture, blending love, tradition, and devotion.
In Spanish:
- “Cielito Lindo” significa literalmente “Querido lindo” o “Cielito bonito.”
- La canción celebra el amor, la belleza y la alegría, especialmente el encanto de una mujer morena.
- El coro “Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores” transmite un mensaje de alegría y esperanza, indicando que cantar alegra los corazones aun en tiempos difíciles.
- Los versos también hacen referencia a la Virgen de Guadalupe, integrando el amor, la tradición y la devoción en la canción.