Lyrics and translation I Beddi - Quannu moru ju

Quannu moru ju

Quannu muoru ju chianciti tutti
'n tabbutu m' 'at' 'a fari di ricotti
Ppi capizzu du' capuna cotti
Ppi cummogghiu piscirova fritti
Ppi cannili du' picciotti schetti
Ppi jacqua biniditta vinu forti

Quannu moru ju ballati 'nsichitanza
'llinghitivi la panza ccu sostanza
Faciti amuri senza fari luttu
Schigghiati: "ancora cantu e 'nsugnu mortu"
Ju vi prju paci ppi li vostri jorna
Chi campati bonu ca nun si torna
Ju vi prju paci ppi li vostri jorna
Chi campati bonu ca nun si torna

When I Die

When I die, everyone weep for me
Make my coffin out of ricotta cheese
For a headrest, two cooked capons, please
For comfort, fried fish, if you appease
For candles, two fine young lads, if you please
For holy water, strong wine, set me at ease

When I die, dance in my honor, dear
Fill your bellies with substance and good cheer
Make love, don't mourn, my passing, my sweet
Exclaim: "He still sings and dreams, though he's been beat"
I wish you peace for all your days to be
Live well, my love, for there's no return, you see
I wish you peace for all your days to be
Live well, my love, for there's no return, you see