Текст и перевод песни Francisco Canaro - Alma Porteña (Milonga)

Alma Porteña (Milonga)

Sos musiquita porteña
La que es fiel a mi barriada
Que diste la pincelada
Adornando su portón

Y sos el alma porteña
Que alegrás los corazones
Causando mil emociones
Con su ritmo encantador

Quisieron hacerte mal
Porque te creyeron muerta
Pero siempre estás alerta
Custodiando el arrabal

También sos el pedestal
De los viejos milongueros
Y sos el clavel diquero
Que adornás el buen ojal

Soul of Buenos Aires (Milonga)

You are the music of Buenos Aires,
Loyal to my neighborhood,
You gave the brushstroke,
Adorning its doorway.

And you are the soul of Buenos Aires,
Bringing joy to hearts,
Causing a thousand emotions,
With your charming rhythm.

They tried to harm you,
Because they thought you were dead,
But you are always alert,
Guarding the outskirts.

You are also the pedestal,
Of the old milongueros,
And you are the carnation,
That adorns the fine buttonhole.