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Bailando me diste un beso (1952)

As We Danced, You Gave Me a Kiss (1952)

Music by Rafael Rossi
Lyrics by Eugenio Cárdenas

As I heard the sound of this waltz,
I remembered that happy afternoon
when I held your graceful body close
to the rhythm of a sentimental waltz.

As we danced, I joyously felt
on my face, your loving kiss,
and I thought I could have been
for you, the grace of your affection.

Then all of it passed like a fleeting vision
and my soul drowned in a sea of loneliness
for I knew that my face would never again 
be warmed by the heat of your mouth…

Oh my heart, where is she?
The one who gave me a kiss as we danced…
Where is she, oh my heart?
The one who filled my soul with dreams…

As we danced, I could feel
on my lips your loving kiss…
Where is she, oh my heart?
The one who gave me a kiss as we danced…

Orquesta Francisco Canaro, singers Alberto Arenas & Mario Alonso (1952)

(Spanish original after the jump)

Bailando me diste un beso

Al oír el son de este vals,
recordé la tarde feliz
que abracé tu cuerpo gentil
al compás de un vals sentimental.

Al bailar, alegre sentí
en mi faz, tu beso de amor,
y pensé que yo pude ser
para vos el bien de tu querer.

Después, todo pasó como visión fugaz
y mi ser se hundió en un mar de soledad
pues vi que ya mi faz nunca jamás sintió
de tu boca su tibio calor…

Corazón, ¿dónde está?
La que un beso bailando me dio…
¿Dónde está, corazón?
La que mi alma llenó de ilusión…

Al bailar, yo sentí
en mi boca tu beso de amor…
¿Dónde está, corazón?
La que un beso, bailando, me dio…

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About Derrick Del Pilar

Born and raised in Chicago, I came to the tango while studying at the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires in 2006. In 2008 I earned my B.A. with majors in Creative Writing and Spanish & Portuguese from the University of Arizona, and in 2009 I earned an M.A. in Latin American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. My specialty is the history & literature of early 20th century Argentina.

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2 thoughts on “Bailando me diste un beso (1952)

  1. sfinvestment@mindspring.com's avatar

    Terrific vals!

    Thanks.

    Joe

    Posted by sfinvestment@mindspring.com | 11.08.2025, 7:00 AM
  2. tangolead786's avatar

    Thank you Derrick,enjoy your music and transalation!

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    Posted by tangolead786 | 11.08.2025, 8:28 AM

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