Paroles et traduction Kiyoshi Hikawa - 河内おとこ節

河内おとこ節

河内生れの 風来坊は
生きのいいのが 売りもんや

サテモ皆さま おそまつながら
ここが男の 舞台なら 太鼓叩いて 見栄を切る
喧嘩囃子の 河内ぶし

一に度胸や 二に人情や
後は腕ずく 腕しだい

サテモ皆さま 悪声ながら
坂田三吉 物語り 派手な掛声 頂いて
唸る男の 河内ぶし

馬鹿な息子と 叱ってくれる
俺の親父は 生駒山

サテモ皆さま おおそれながら
肌は鉄火の 勇み肌 グイと冷酒 飲みほして
仁義がわりの 河内ぶし

Kawachi Otoko-bushi (Kawachi Man's Ballad)

Born in Kawachi, a wandering soul, my dear,
My lively spirit's my stock and trade, I hold it near.

Well now, everyone, though my performance may be humble,
If this is a man's stage, I'll beat the drum, make it rumble,
A Kawachi ballad of fighting spirit, just for you.

First comes courage, then compassion, it's true,
The rest is strength, pure skill, shining through.

Well now, everyone, though my voice may be rough,
I'll tell the tale of Sankichi Sakata, with stories enough,
A roaring man's Kawachi ballad, just for you, my love.

My father, Mount Ikoma, he scolds me so,
Calling me a foolish son, you should know.

Well now, everyone, with all due respect I say,
My skin is tempered with courage, come what may,
A Kawachi ballad of chivalry, a toast to this day!