“Adelita”

Description

First line: "Adeilta se llama la ingrata Le qu' era duena de todo mi placer." The soldier says that Adelita is the source of "all my pleasures" who "drives all men to distraction." Now he must go to war; if she deserts him, he will pursue her anywhere

References

  1. Sandburg, pp. 300-301, "Adelita" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Silber-FSWB, p. 335, "Adelita" (1 text)
  3. BI, San300

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1927 (Sandburg)
Found in: Mexico US(MW,SW)