Another rhyme from our series Nursery Rhymes from around the world. La Cucaracha (Spanish for The Cockroach) is a traditional Spanish folk corrido that became popular in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.\r
\r
We do not speak Spanish, but have found this rhyme mesmerizing. Please do bear with us if you find any pronunciation faults. We have tried very hard to make this as authentic as possible.\r
\r
We love Mexican food but have just found out their music rocks too!!! Wishing everyone in Mexico well..\r
\r
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,\r
ya no puede caminar,\r
porque no tiene, porque le falta\r
una pata para andar\r
\r
Las muchachas son de oro;\r
Las casadas son de plata;\r
y las viudas son de cobre,\r
Y las viejas oja de lata. \r
\r
Las muchachas son de oro;\r
Las casadas son de plata;\r
y las viudas son de cobre,\r
las viejas oja de lata. \r
\r
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,\r
ya no puede caminar,\r
porque no tiene, porque le falta\r
marihuana que fumar.