El Cantinero
José Alfredo Jiménez
The Bartender
Bartender who knows everything
I have come to ask you for advice
But I want you not to deceive me
Don't tell me you're not fair
I've had a thousand bottles with you
And you've said the cruelest things to me
Don't tell me I'm not your friend
And also confess that you love her
I'm not going to kill myself for anyone
I live my life drunk
If she chooses you over me, how nice
We'll both drink like men
Bartender who can do everything
Don't have respect or fear for me
You can shoot me if you want
Even if I want to hit you, I can't
My legs are weak from sleep
Give me another damn bottle
But tell me that you are her owner
And let's toast happily for her
I'm not going to kill myself for anyone
I leave her to you, I leave her to God
But clink your glass with mine
And you give me or I give you advice
