Las Mañanitas

These are the morning greetings
That King David used to sing
Today, since it's your special day
We're singing them for you here

Wake up, my dear, wake up
Look, the dawn has arrived
The little birds are singing
The moon has gone away

What a beautiful morning
As I come to greet you
We all come with joy
And pleasure to congratulate you

On the day you were born
All the flowers came to life
At the baptismal font
The nightingales sang

The dawn is breaking
The light of day has come
Get up in the morning
Look, the dawn has arrived

I wish I were a little sun
To shine through your window
And wish you good morning
While you're cozy in your bed

I wish I were a St. John
I wish I were a St. Peter
To come and sing to you
With the music from the heavens

With jasmine and flowers
Today I come to greet you
Today, since it's your special day
We're here to sing for you