A la nanita, nanita,  
A la nanita de aquel
Que llevό el caballo al agua,   
Y lo trajo sin beber.

Listen my child to the lullaby,
Sweet lullaby of a man who led his horse
Who led his horse to the water
And yet could not make him drink

Duérmete, niño chiquito, 
Duérmete y no llores más,
Que reirán los angelitos        
Para no verte, no verte lloran

Sleep, dearest child, close your weary eyes,
Sleep, do not cry, my beloved;
Let your guardian angel smile
When he sees you do not cry.