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Los zagales y zagalas
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"Los zagales y zagalas" is a traditional villancico, or Christmas song, from Colombia. It's often considered a children's song, because the lyrics invite young shepherds to come—with their whistles and drums—to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for creating this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
"Los zagales y zagalas" is a traditional villancico, or Christmas song, from Colombia. It's often considered a children's song, because the lyrics invite young shepherds to come—with their whistles and drums—to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for creating this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
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LOS ZAGALES Y ZAGALAS
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10.9.10.9
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Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
¿Por qué tan doliente lloras? ¿Por qué, mi Niño, por qué?
Si quieres venir a mi alma, ven que yo te arrullaré.
Si quieres venir a mi alma, ven que yo te arrullaré.
Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
Yo soy un pobre gitano que vengo de Egipto aquí,
Y al Niño Jesús le traigo un gallo quiquiriquí,
Y al Niño Jesús le traigo un gallo quiquiriquí.
Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
Los zagales y zagalas al Niño vamos a ver,
Con pitillos y tambores mostrándole gran placer.
Al Niño recién nacido todos le traen un don.
Yo soy pobre y nada tengo, le traigo el corazón.
Yo soy pobre y nada tengo, le traigo el corazón.
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