Guajira Guantanamera Lyrics
Compay Segundo
Lyrics
Guajira guantanamera
guantanamera
guajira guantanamera
Yo soy un hombre sincero
de donde crecen las palmas.
yo soy un hombre sincero
de donde crecen las palmas.
y antes de morir yo quiero
cantar mis versos del alma.
Guantanamera ...
Cultivo una rosa blanca
en junio como en enero.
cultivo una rosa blanca
en junio como en enero.
para el amigo sincero
que me da su mano franca.
Guantanamera ...
Mi verso es de un verde claro
y de un carmín encendido.
mi verso es de un verde claro
y de un carmín encendido.
mi verso es un ciervo herido
que busca en el monte amparo.
Guantanamera ...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Compay Segundo's song "Guajira Guantanamera" is a classic Cuban folk tune and one of the most popular songs in Latin America. It was released as part of his 1997 album titled Calle Salud, produced by Ry Cooder.
Compay Segundo was a Cuban musician, singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist who played with the Buena Vista Social Club. The lyrics to this song were written by Joseíto Fernández and Compay Segundo. The genre of the song is traditional Cuban guajira music, which combines Spanish and African influences. Band members included Compay Segundo (vocals, guitar), Manuel ‘Puntillita’ Licea (tres), Omara Portuondo (vocals) and Eliades Ochoa (guitar). Guajira Guantanamera has been covered by many artists over the years and its lyrics have become iconic. The song speaks of love for Cuba and the beauty of its people and landscapes.