Eh Cumpari (The Godfather Part
Julius La Rosa Lyrics


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Eh Cumpari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
U friscalettu
E comu si sona u friscalettu
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam

E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
U saxofona
E comu si sona u saxofona
Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam

E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
U mandolinu
E comu si sona u mandolinu
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam

E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
U viulinu
E comu si sona u viulinu
A zing a zing, u viulin
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam

E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
A la trumbetta
Ma comu si sona a la trumbetta
Papapapa a la trumbetta
A zing a zing, u viulin
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam

E compari, chi fa suonare
Chi si sona
A la trombona
Ma comu si sona a la trombona
A fumma a fumma a la trombona
Pa-pa pa-pa pa la trumbetta
A zing a zing, u viulin
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam





Tipiti tipiti
Tipiti tipiti tam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Julius La Rosa's song "Eh Cumpari" are a playful celebration of musical instruments and how they sound. The Italian phrase "Eh Cumpari" is a greeting similar to "Hey friend" or "Hello buddy." The song opens with the question of who is making music, and with what instrument. The first few verses highlight different instruments and their sounds, including the "friscalettu" (whistle), "saxofona" (saxophone), "mandolinu" (mandolin), and "viulinu" (violin). Each instrument's sound is described through onomatopoeic words like "tipiti tipiti tam," "tu tu tu tu," "a pling a pling," or "a zing a zing."


As the song continues, the focus shifts to the trumpet and the trombone. The sound of the trumpet is described as "papapapa a la trumbetta," while the sound of the trombone is "a fumma a fumma a la trombona." The verses continue to add more instruments to the mix, creating a joyful cacophony of sounds. The repeated chorus of "Eh Cumpari, chi fa suonare, chi si sona" emphasizes the communal nature of music-making and the importance of playing together.


Overall, the lyrics to "Eh Cumpari" celebrate the joy and fun of making music with friends. The onomatopoeic descriptions of each instrument's sound provide a sense of playfulness, while the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of sharing music with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh Cumpari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


U friscalettu
The whistle


E comu si sona u friscalettu
How do you play the whistle?


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


U saxofona
The saxophone


E comu si sona u saxofona
How do you play the saxophone?


Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
You play it like this, tu tu tu tu


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


U mandolinu
The mandolin


E comu si sona u mandolinu
How do you play the mandolin?


A pling a pling, u mandulin
You play it like this, a pling a pling, the mandolin


Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
You play the saxophone like this, tu tu tu tu


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


U viulinu
The violin


E comu si sona u viulinu
How do you play the violin?


A zing a zing, u viulin
You play it like this, a zing a zing, the violin


A pling a pling, u mandulin
You play the mandolin like this, a pling a pling


Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
You play the saxophone like this, tu tu tu tu


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


E cumpari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


A la trumbetta
The trumpet


Ma comu si sona a la trumbetta
But how do you play the trumpet?


Papapapa a la trumbetta
You play it like this, papapapa, the trumpet


A zing a zing, u viulin
You play the violin like this, a zing a zing


A pling a pling, u mandulin
You play the mandolin like this, a pling a pling


Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
You play the saxophone like this, tu tu tu tu


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


E compari, chi fa suonare
Hello friends, who plays the music?


Chi si sona
Who is playing?


A la trombona
The trombone


Ma comu si sona a la trombona
But how do you play the trombone?


A fumma a fumma a la trombona
You play it like this, a fumma a fumma, the trombone


Pa-pa pa-pa pa la trumbetta
You play the trumpet like this, pa-pa pa-pa pa


A zing a zing, u viulin
You play the violin like this, a zing a zing


A pling a pling, u mandulin
You play the mandolin like this, a pling a pling


Tu tu tu tu u saxofona
You play the saxophone like this, tu tu tu tu


U friscalette, tipiti tipiti tam
With the whistle, tipiti tipiti tam


Tipiti tipiti
Tipiti tipiti


Tipiti tipiti tam
Tipiti tipiti tam




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danielvieira5490

Eh Cumpari
Si vuo sonare
Che se suona la Cosa Nostra
È come se suona la Cosa Nostra
Tá tatatatatatata !!!
Ti pi ti pitit tá

Eh Cumpari
Si vuo sonare
Che se suona la 'Ndrangheta
È come se suona la 'Ndrangheta
Tá tata tatatatataata.
'Ndrangheta
Tatatatata
La Cosa Nostra
Ti pi ti ti piti tá

Eh Cumpari
Si vuo sonare
Che se suona la Camorra
È come se suona la Camorra
Tatatatata
La Camorra
Tatatatata
La 'Ndrangheta
Tatatatataata
La Cosa Nostra
Tatatatatataa
Ti piti ti pi ti ta

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂



All comments from YouTube:

@ynkybomber

I am going to surprise my 90 year old grandma at Christmas by singing this for her. I do not speak any other Italian but she does.

@dar5108

Go for it aj

@pyrrhospizza5938

That's an amazing idea, she'll love it

@jamespfitz

HOW DID IT GO!?!!

@dar5108

Missing my father Salvatore brought me here. Ti Amo Poppi.

@KayBacci

I've just discovered this song and this gorgeous singer. I'm English, but I've lived in Italy for 25 years. I adore traditional Italian songs, and this song had me dancing around the room. I'll listen to it over and over again! It makes me feel happy!

@barryperri6629

Love this song! Can listen to it over and over for hours.

@ImOwenWilson

I love how you hear him almost lose it at 2:12

@rg1whiteywins598

I love this sond so much as an Italian American.🥰🥰🥰🥰

@sucrulentsucrulent6270

C’est merveilleux!

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