Note: the lyrics below show the song as it was originally written or in its traditional format. It was very likely performed quite differently by Yma Sumac in her shows and recordings.

Recorded in 1952, this song is from an early 78 rpm Single  A review with more details is available.

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Babalu

Babalu
Babalu
Babalu aye
Babalu aye
Babalu
Ta empezando lo velorio
Que le hacemo a Babalu
Dame diez y siete velas
Pa ponerle en cruz.
Dame un cabo de tabaco mayenye
Y un jarrito de aguardiente,
Dame un poco de dinero mayenye
Pa' que me de la suerte.
Yo

Quiere pedi
Que mi negra me quiera
Que tenga dinero
Y que no se muera
Av! Vo le quiero pedi a Babalu 'na negra muy santa como tu que no tenga otro negro
Pa' que no se fuera.

Babalu a ye! Back to Top

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