Maman, ma plus jolie chanson [English translation]

You, mama,

Every night until I was seven or eight years old,

I saw you

Near my bed when I went to sleep

In the morning,

I knew even before I opened my eyes

That you'd be

In the same place

And that you'd be dreaming

Of us both

[Chorus]

You, you are my prettiest song

You are my mama, the good friend

Watching over my life

As long as the stars shine,

You will be my prettiest song

My mama, when I'm sad,

It's you

Whom I tell it to

And you comfort me every time

I leave you,

Leaving all my problems to you

I forget quickly

When everything goes well, I often forget you

And yet...

[Chorus]

[Spoken]

I would like to tell you:

"Mama, I love you"

But you see, it's not easy

It seems stupid, I don't dare to

I would like to tell you,

But when I see your smile, I know you understood

And my heart tells you:

"Mama, thank you"

For you, you are my prettiest song

You are my mama, the good friend

Watching over my life

As long as the stars shine,

You will be my prettiest song

• Artist:Annie Cordy