Ojos verdes [English translation]

Leaning on the edge of my latticework window

I looked as the May night light up.

The air smelled like carnations and tuberoses

when you stopped your horse in front of my door.

Serrana, can you give me fire

and I said 'gaché'

Come here and take it from my lips

because I'm gonna give you fire.

You left your horse and I gave you light

and your eyes were two green May stars for me.

Green eyes, green like basil

Green like green wheat and green green lemon.

Green eyes, green with a 'faca' glow

that have been nailed to my heart.

For me there is no more sun, stars, or moon

there is nothing but two eyes that are my life.

Green eyes, green like basil

Green like green wheat and green green lemon.

I saw in your eyes, the sun come up

and the candel was as sad as ever.

When you left, my mouth

had a mint and cinnamon taste.

Serrana, I want to gift you a dress.

I told you, you don't have to buy me anything.

You got on your horse and you left me

and never again have I lived a more beautiful May night.

Green eyes, green like basil

Green like green wheat and green green lemon.

Green eyes, green with a 'faca' glow

that have been nailed to my heart.

For me there is no more sun, stars, or moon

there is nothing but two eyes that are my life.

Green eyes, green like basil

Green like green wheat and green green lemon.

• Artist:Sara Montiel
• Album:Carmen de la Ronda (1959)