Santa Lucia

On the shimmering sea
The silver star
The wave is calm
The wind is prosperous;
Come to my agile
Little boat;
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

With this zephyr
So gentle,
Oh, how beautiful it is
To be on the ship.
Oh passengers,
Come away;
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

Among the tents
To set up dinner,
On such a serene evening.
Who doesn't ask,
Who doesn't desire;
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

Sea so calm,
Wind so dear,
It makes the sailor forget
His troubles.
And he goes shouting
With joy:
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

Oh sweet Naples,
Oh blessed land,
Where the Creator wanted to smile,
You are the empire
Of harmony,
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

Why do you delay?
The evening is beautiful;
A fresh and light breeze blows;
Come to my agile
Little boat;
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!