La Martiniana

Girl, when I die
Don't cry over my grave
Play cheerful tunes, my life
Sing La Sandunga

Play the Bejuco de Oro
The flower of all tunes
Sing La Martiniana, my life
That brightens the hearts

Don't cry for me, don't cry for me
Because if you cry, I suffer
Instead, if you sing to me, my life
I always live, I never die

If you don't want me to forget you
If you want me to remember you
Play cheerful tunes, my life
Music that never dies

Don't cry for me, don't cry for me
Because if you cry, I suffer
Instead, if you sing to me, my life
I always live, I never die