Balada Del Ventarrón
María Elena Walsh
Ballad of the Gust
Before dusk fell
I crossed seas, saw countries
Against the wind and the tide
I did everything I wanted
Without keeping track
Of failures or forgetfulness
To keep in mind
The love that was reciprocated
Gust of wind
That comes and goes
Take my song away
And leave me in peace
And leave me in peace
Give me all the years they want
I didn't buy them cheap
And if the devil doesn't interfere
I have plenty of time left
For I never long for
Past springs
A flower I no longer expect
Is worth the one that awaits me
Gust of wind
That comes and goes
Take my song away
And leave me in peace
And leave me in peace
Always the same, always changing
Like water in the current
I never tire of this world
I fall in love with people
When I reach port
It will seem early to me
But I will give thanks
For not having lived in vain
Gust of wind
That comes and goes
Take my song away
And leave me in peace
And leave me in peace
