(Lyrics/Music: Odoardo Spadaro)
(Anno: 1939)
Fuor di città presso l'Arno una sera,
una sera di primavera,
vidi sull'aia d'un casolare
parecchie coppie a ballare.
M'avvicinai, al vedermi mi fanno:
"Venite, venite avanti,
sapete qua, noi non si sa
ricevere come in città.
Gli è il valzer della povera gente,
gli è un semplice valzer, l'è fatto di niente.
Con du chitarre e un organino
ti ballan fino al mattino.
Non è liscio il nostro impiantito,
si rischia a ballà di restà li stecchito.
Senti dire bellona, biondona,
gli è un valzer ch'è fatto alla bona".
E cosicchè da una strada si vide
avanzarsi una figurina,
certo veviva per curiosare
e l'era la padroncina.
"Fermi", si disse,
e la bella creatura rispose:
"Su continuate, io vengo quà, che ci sarà
chi un poco danzar mi farà".
Gli è il valzer della povera gente,
gli è un semplice valzer, l'è fatto di niente.
Con du chitarre e un organino
ti ballan fino al mattino.
"Attenta che li c'è una buca,
gli è qui che s'attacca ogni giorno la ciuca.
E gli è un valzer rapassi, trasassi
gli è qui che si cerca a far sassi".
Quando al mattin splende il sole dorato
si vede che la massaia
la stende panni fini di bucato
di certo è molto più gaia.
"Oh bona donna,
ohi che l'è quella striscia
distesa li sotto al sole?"
Quella mi fa piano andare là.
Allora una vecchia di là:
"È que gli è il valzer della povera gente,
anch'io lo ballai, ma ora un l'ho più alla mente,
ci stava, lo ballavo da giovinetta.
Quand' ero un poco civetta,
che civettavo di molto anch'io, eh!
Ma adesso lo ballan quell'altre,
e le ci cascan tutte, anche quelle più scaltre.
E gli è un valzer saltato e strisciato
e ci voglion le fasce e il curato".
Odoardo Eugenio Giano Spadaro (1938-2017) was an Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and cabaret artist. Born in Rome, he distinguished himself for his satirical vein and comedic talent. He began his career in the 1960s as a cabaret artist, collaborating with artists such as Enzo Jannacci and Paolo Villaggio. Subsequently, he dedicated himself to music, releasing several successful albums including "My Friend", "Life is a Game" and "Songs for a Party". Spadaro was known for his ironic and pungent songs, often focusing on social and political themes. His music has captivated the Italian public thanks to its simplicity, contagious rhythm, and intelligent lyrics. Among his most famous songs are "The Farmer's Song", "My Friend" and "Life is a Game". In addition to music and cabaret, Spadaro acted in several films and television programs, demonstrating his versatile talent. His artistic career spanned over forty years, leaving an indelible mark on Italian culture.
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