Mudcat Café message #922210
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Thread #9590 Message #922210
Posted By: Bev and Jerry
30-Mar-03 - 10:41 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Coplas (Kingston Trio)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Coplas (Kingston Trio)
An actual translation of the third verse would be:
The mule that I used to ride is now ridden by my friend
But I do not care because I rode her first
Evidently, this could not be put on a record in the late fifties, at least not if you wanted it played on the radio.
And by the way, this is a traditional song from (we think) Mexico and there are other verses.
Bev and Jerry