Eh Cumpari!
Julius Larosa Lyrics
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Chi si sona? U friscalettu
E comu si sona u friscalettu?
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari
Chi si sona? U saxifona
E comu si sona u saxifona?
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
Chi si sona? U mandolinu
E comu si sona u mandolinu?
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
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 saxifona
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
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 saxifona
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Eh compari, ci vo sunari?
Chi si sona? A la trambona
Ma comu si sona a la trambona
A fumma a fumma a la trambona
Pa pa, pa pa, pa la trumbetta
A zing a zing, u viulin
A pling a pling, u mandulin
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
Tipiti tipiti
Tipiti tipiti tà
The song "Eh Cumpari!" by Julius La Rosa is an Italian-American novelty song that features a dialogue between two individuals discussing various musical instruments and their sounds. The lyrics are in Italian and English mixed with some nonsense words. It begins with "Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari?" translated to "Hey friend, do you want to make music?".
Following this, the two individuals mention different instruments such as the "friscalettu," which makes a "tipiti tipiti ta" sound, the "saxifona" that makes a "tu tu tu tu" sound, the "mandolinu" which goes "pling a pling", and so on.
The song goes on describing other instruments and the sounds they make, with the two characters often repeating the sound of the instruments. The lyrics are particularly catchy and fun to sing, making it a popular party song among Italian communities in the US.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted celebration of Italian music and culture, showcasing the beauty and excitement of different musical instruments and encouraging people to come together to create music and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh Cumpari, ci vo sunari?
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? U friscalettu
Who plays? The recorder
E comu si sona u friscalettu?
How does it sound? Tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? U saxifona
Who plays? The saxophone
E comu si sona u saxifona?
How does it sound? Tu tu tu tu
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
The recorder plays tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? U mandolinu
Who plays? The mandolin
E comu si sona u mandolinu?
How does it sound? A pling a pling
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
The saxophone plays tu tu tu tu
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
The recorder plays tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? U viulinu
Who plays? The violin
E comu si sona u viulinu?
How does it sound? A zing a zing
A pling a pling, u mandulin
The mandolin plays a pling a pling
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
The saxophone plays tu tu tu tu
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
The recorder plays tipiti tipiti tà
Eh cumpari, ci vo sunari?
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? A la trumbetta
Who plays? The trumpet
Ma comu si sona a la trumbetta?
How does it sound? Papapapa
A zing a zing, u viulin
The violin plays a zing a zing
A pling a pling, u mandulin
The mandolin plays a pling a pling
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
The saxophone plays tu tu tu tu
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
The recorder plays tipiti tipiti tà
Eh compari, ci vo sunari?
Hey friend, do you want to play music?
Chi si sona? A la trambona
Who plays? The trombone
Ma comu si sona a la trambona
How does it sound? A fumma a fumma
Pa pa, pa pa, pa la trumbetta
The trumpet plays pa pa pa
A zing a zing, u viulin
The violin plays a zing a zing
A pling a pling, u mandulin
The mandolin plays a pling a pling
Tu tu tu tu u saxifona
The saxophone plays tu tu tu tu
U friscalett e tipiti tipiti tà
The recorder plays tipiti tipiti tà
Tipiti tipiti
Tipiti tipiti
Tipiti tipiti tà
Tipiti tipiti tà
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Archie Bleyer, Julius Larosa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@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!?!!
@custerranch
Please tell me you did it!
@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.
@rg1whiteywins598
I love this sond so much as an Italian American.🥰🥰🥰🥰
@tambrosia
this song was sung at every wedding, holy communion, confirmation, reception.
Heck even sung at the after burial service. Loved it when the old guys would sing it and slip in those dirty hand signals, like in the Godfather wedding scene.
Listening to the song is better than reading it....but watch the godfather wedding scene so you get the hand gestues....