La cucaracha
La cucaracha originally comes Spain, but it was made famous during the Revolution in Mexico. Many variations exist. This version is perfect for kids!
La cucaracha
The Cockroach
Canción infantil
Children's Song
(Spanish)
(English)
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
Ya no puede caminar,
Porque no tiene,
Porque le falta
La patita principal.
The cockroach, the cockroach,
Can't walk anymore,
Because it doesn't have,
Because it's missing
Its little front leg.
Notes
According to Wikipedia, the following is the most traditional versions of this song:
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
ya no puede caminar
porque no tiene,
porque le falta
las dos patitas de atrás.
English Translation:
The cockroach, the cockroach,
Can't walk anymore
Because it doesn't have,
Because it's missing
Its two little back legs.
MP3: The chorus of the traditional song La Cucaracha, sung twice accompanied by guitar. Credits: Kenmayer (mix), Sean Buss (Guitar), Elisa (vocals) created as a supplement to the Educational Options Spanish course (edoptions.com).
Thanks!
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Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Carmen Santos de Curran for contributing this song! Translation by Mama Lisa, edited by Monique.
Image from Wikimedia Commons: Drawing of a Cockroach by Jan Gillbank, CC.BY.3.0
