The Donkey Serenade
Glenn Miller & the Andrew Sisters Lyrics

There's a song in the air
The wind seems to carry a beautiful tune around.

But the fair senorita doesn't seem to care
However, the woman does not seem to be interested in it.

For the song in the air.

Oh, I'll sing to the mule
Nevertheless, I will still sing to the mule.

If you're sure she won't think that I am just a fool
As long as you are confident that she will not consider me an idiot.

Serenading a mule.

Amigo mio, does she not have a dainty bray?
My friend, does she not have a graceful voice?

Que, esta?

She listens carefully to each little tune you play.
She pays close attention to every melody you create.

Oh, la bella senorita!
Oh, the beautiful woman!

Si, si, mi muchachito,
Yes, yes, my boy,

She'd love to sing it too if only she knew the way.
She would also like to sing if she knew how to do it properly.

But try as she may, in her voice there's a flaw
However, she has a defect in her voice, despite all her efforts.

And all that the lady can say
All she can utter

Is hee-haw-w-w-w-w-w-w-w-w-w

Senorita, donkey's feet are
Madam, donkey's feet are

Not so fleet as a mosquito
Not as fast as a mosquito.

But so sweet like my chiquita
Neithertheless, they are lovely, like my little one.

You're the one for me!

There's a light in her eye
There is light in her eyes.

Though she may try to hide it, she cannot deny
Although she may seem to conceal it, she cannot reject.

There's a light in her eye.

Oh, the charm of her smile
Oh, the enchantment of her smile

So beguiled Don Diego that he rode a mile
It fascinated Don Diego so much that he rode for a mile.

For the charm of her smile.

Amigo mio, is she listening to my song?
My friend, is she listening to my song?

Que, esta?

No, no, mi muchachito, how can you be so wrong?
Nope, nope, my boy, how can you be mistaken like this?

Si, la bella senorita!
Yes, the gorgeous lady!

Si, si, la senorita,
Yes, yes, the woman,

She'd love to sing it too if only she knew the way.
She would love to sing it as well, but she does not know how to do it.

Her face is a dream, like an angel I saw,
Her face is a reverie, like an angel I once saw,

And all that my darling can scream
And all my beloved can shout,

Is hee-haw-w-w-w-w-w-w-w-w-w

Senorita, donkey's feet are
Madam, donkey's feet are

Not so fleet as a mosquito
Not as fast as a mosquito.

But so sweet like my chiquita
But still delightful, like my little one.

You're the one for me!

Ole!