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¡Ay del chiquirritín!
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This villancico, or traditional Christmas song, comes from Andalusia, Spain. Its text brims with affection and adoration for baby Jesus, nestled in with his parents.
Chico is Spanish for little, or little one; chiquito communicates more endearment. Chiquirritín takes that endearment further, making is rough translation something like "little bittie baby."
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for preparing this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music tips. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
This villancico appears as #52 in Las voces del camino.
This villancico, or traditional Christmas song, comes from Andalusia, Spain. Its text brims with affection and adoration for baby Jesus, nestled in with his parents.
Chico is Spanish for little, or little one; chiquito communicates more endearment. Chiquirritín takes that endearment further, making is rough translation something like "little bittie baby."
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for preparing this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music tips. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
This villancico appears as #52 in Las voces del camino.
Tune Name
CHIQUIRRITÍN
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Text Meter
Irregular
10.9.10.9
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“¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, metidito entre pajas!
¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, queridi…, queridito del alma!”
Por debajo del arco del portaliño,
Se descubre a María, José, y el Niño.
“¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, metidito entre pajas!
¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, queridi…, queridito del alma!”
Entre un buey y una mula Cristo ha nacido
Y en un pobre pesebre lo han recogido.
“¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, metidito entre pajas!
¡Ay, del chiquirritín, chiquirriquitín, queridi…, queridito del alma!”
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