Cielito Lindo
Alondra de la Parra Denise G.M. Lo Blondo Ely Guerra & Natalia LaFourcade Lyrics
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Vienen bajando
Vienen bajando
Unos ojitos negros
Cielito lindo
De contrabando.
Pájaro que abandona su primer nido
Su primer nido
El bien querido
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo los corazones
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo los corazones
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo, junto a la boca no se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mi me toca
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
The lyrics to the song "Cielito Lindo" by Alondra de la Parra, Denise G.M. Lo Blondo, Ely Guerra & Natalia LaFourcade is a beautiful tribute to the natural beauty of Mexico and its people. The song begins with the visual of black-eyed individuals coming down from the Sierra Morena, breaking the laws of contraband. The lyrics then shift towards a bird leaving its first nest and returning to find it gone, a metaphor for love lost. But the song does not turn somber; instead, it encourages the message of joy in singing - "Canta y no llores" - a call for people to revel in their hearts and find happiness in simple melodies. The song's lyrics hold significance in Mexican culture as it speaks to migrants and their journey as well as the country's people's hope and love for their homeland.
One of the most interesting facts about the song is that it is one of the most widely known and recognizable tunes around the globe, with a long history that dates back to at least the early 19th century. People outside of Mexico may recognize the melody from various pop culture references such as "Three Amigos" and "Nacho Libre." Moreover, the song has played a significant role in Mexican popular culture, used prominently in movies, and present in cultural events and festivities. It is even considered an unofficial Mexican national song, and was played by mariachi performers during Mexico's various historic events.
Additionally, the song also played a part in historical events. During the Mexican-American War, the Mexican army permitted coral musicians to play music, including "Cielito Lindo," in a bid to lift soldiers' spirits. The song was used similarly as a morale booster during the World War II period. Furthermore, the message of the song highlights Mexican culture's core values, including family, love, and community, that are widely celebratory, which has helped the song remain popular.
Chords (Key of C):
Intro/Verse:
Am / / G / Am / / F / E7 /
Am / / G / Am / / F / E7 / Am /
Chorus:
F / / / C / / / F / / / G / / /
Am / / G / Am / / F / E7 / Am / (Repeat)
Line by Line Meaning
De la sierra morena
From the dark mountains
Vienen bajando
They come down
Vienen bajando
They come down
Unos ojitos negros
A pair of dark eyes
Cielito lindo
Beautiful little sky
De contrabando.
Smuggled.
Pájaro que abandona su primer nido
A bird that leaves its first nest
Su primer nido
Its first nest
Regresa y ya no encuentres, cielito lido
Returns and can't find, dear little sky
El bien querido
The beloved one.
Ay ay au ay
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Sing and don't cry
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo los corazones
Because singing makes the hearts happy, dear little sky
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo, junto a la boca no se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo, que a mi me toca
That beauty spot you have, dear little sky, next to your mouth don't show it to anyone, dear little sky, because it belongs to me.
Ay ay au ay
Ay ay au ay
Canta y no llores
Sing and don't cry
Porque cantando se alegran, cielito lindo, los corazones
Because singing makes the hearts happy, dear little sky
Writer(s): Quirino Mendoza
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@popox25
PODERIO FEMENINO MEXICANO
QUE ORGULLO.. VIVA México..
@7eMicke
Muy bonito y emotivo... El título está mal.... Es Ely Guerra, Denise Gutiérrez y Natalia Lafourcade con la Orquesta filarmónica de las Américas dirigida por Alondra de la Parra ;)
@gisellezgz
Que recuerdos esta canción 😍😍😍😍😍 de pequeña la cantabamos en la escuela ,en Rumania ,siempre 🇷🇴 🥰🥰🥰
@angelarizpegarcia6596
Eso si es un trio de Reynas
@therealjuanes
Simplemente magnífico 💘🎶
@josecalebvazquezrangel8442
la segunda voz que hace Natalia es realmente difícil, todas cantan hermoso pero Natalia tiene un toque y una forma de cantar tan maravillosa felicidades.....por canciones como está México es un gran país gracias a estas bellas mujeres por interpretarlas 👐👐
@salvadorramirez3003
Poca madre chingon !!!
@oscarjaimegomezgalvan5065
Canta canta que el mismo Dios te oiga gracias virgencita del Tepeyac por enviar obreros a tu viña
Viva el pueblo de México
@alvaroveracruz7004
me gusta muchísimo mas Denise con cabello largo, que hermosa voz tiene
@yo-tr8ns
Semenchi la piel tengo 30 años sin ver mi mexico.lindo .k boseronas