This edition was prepared by Adrian Cuello — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
El cerecero
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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El cerecero by Adrian Cuello — Lyrics
A la cárcel me llevan,
ay! pobre de mi!
Tres cerecicas, Madre,
tan sólo que cogí.
Vaya, mi madre, a ver
si con el cerecero
se puede componer.
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About El cerecero
The words of El cerecero paint a poignant scene: the singer is being taken to jail for picking only three cherries. The folk song, set here for SATB choir, expresses a lament for this harsh punishment. The opening lines reveal a plea to a mother to see if something can be done, suggesting a desire for reconciliation or a way to mend the situation. The music captures the sorrowful and plaintive nature of the text, offering a touching example of Spanish folk tradition.
