The day that we wed
  You blessed us and said
  May heaven bestow you grace
  There in that holy place
  We shared our first embrace
    Our cottage was small but richer than all
  The palaces of the king
  All day the birds would sing
  Our hearts were filled with spring
    Padre, padre
  What happened to our love's so cruel
  Padre, oh padre
  In my grief I turn to you
    Then he came along
  And sang her his song
  And won her with honey lies
  He of the fiery eyes
  Now it's not her that cries
    So I will pray
  The hours away
  And weary my heart has grown
  Wondering where love has flown
  Counting my beads alone
    Padre, oh padre
  Please tell me how such things can be
  Padre, oh padre
  Pray for my love and me