Serenella [English translation]

You had eyes of blue like the sea;

you were the friend of all the flowers;

you spoke only of beautiful things;

you were a friend of the stars;

one time

I looked at you

and I fell in love.

Serenella—Serenella—

how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—

Serenella—Serenella—

how good were you, how beautiful were you.

Just as a child wants to show off

to all around his treasure,

I took you to a grand ball

in a very beautiful castle—

happy, excited

to the prince I showed you off.

Serenella—Serenella—

how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—

Serenella—Serenella—

how good were you, how beautiful were you.

I recall that evening

as I was returning alone

I cried and I still pictured you

together with the prince dancing.

I left you a moment

and you forgot me.

Serenella—Serenella—

how sweet were you, how beautiful were you—

Serenella—Serenella—

how good were you, how beautiful were you.

• Artist:Luigi Tenco
• Album:Quando… Tributo a Luigi Tenco