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El pañuelito

El pañuelito is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1963. The Tango El pañuelito is written by Juan de Dios Filiberto, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded El pañuelito with the singer Jorge Valdez.
“El pañuelito,” or “The Little Handkerchief,” is a delicate, wistful piece that captures the essence of fleeting goodbyes and tender memories. This tango unfolds like a soft whisper, where each note flutters gracefully, reminiscent of a handkerchief waved in a poignant farewell. It tells a story of nostalgia and longing, where love lingers in every fold.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Jorge Valdez

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1963/8/26

Date

Jorge Valdez
Jorge Valdez
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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El pañuelito recorded by other Orchestras

El pañuelito recorded by other Orchestras

1963/8/30 – Loco por ti – Alfredo De Angelis
1963/8/22 – Errante vagabundo – Florindo Sassone
1963/8/22 – Tierrita – Florindo Sassone
1963/9/2 – Quejas de bandoneon – Juan D-Arienzo
1963/9/2 – No nos veremos mas (2) – Juan D-Arienzo
El panuelito – 1963/8/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
El panuelito – 1959/7/23 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
El panuelito – 1968/5/21 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
El panuelito – 1958/7/15 – Armando Pontier – Oscar Ferrari

Lyrics Translation of the Tango El pañuelito

This is the translation of the Tango “El pañuelito” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “El pañuelito” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango El pañuelito

El pañuelito blanco
que te ofrecí,
bordado con mi pelo,
fue para ti;
lo has despreciado
y en llanto empapado
lo tengo ante mí.

Lejos cantaba un ave,
mi dulce bien,
cuando me abandonaste
no sé por quién,
y hasta el pañuelo
rodó por el suelo
de ver tu desdén.

Con este pañuelo sufrió el corazón,
con este pañuelo perdí una ilusión,
con este pañuelo llegó el día cruel
que tú me dejaste gimiendo con él.
el fiel pañuelito conmigo sufrió,
El fiel pañuelito conmigo quedó,
el fiel pañuelito conmigo ha de ir
el día que acabe mi lento sufrir.

Este pañuelito fue
compañero de dolor;
cuántas veces lo besé
por aquel perdido amor.
Bordado en él tu nombre está
y lo llevo siempre aquí
cuánta pena que me da
recordándome de ti.

La tarde estaba triste
cuando te vi
y cuando de tu boca
temblando oí
que no me amabas
y que te alejabas
por siempre de mí.

El noble pañuelito
en mi penar
ha sido confidente
de mi pesar
y acaso impida
que nunca en la vida
te pueda olvidar.

English lyrics of the Tango "El pañuelito"

The little white handkerchief
that I offered you,
embroidered with my hair,
was meant for you;
you have scorned it
and, soaked in tears,
it lies before me.

A bird sang in the distance,
my sweet love,
when you left me
I do not know for whom,
and even the handkerchief
rolled on the ground
at the sight of your disdain.

With this handkerchief my heart suffered,
with this handkerchief I lost a dream,
with this handkerchief came the cruel day
when you left me moaning with it.
The faithful little handkerchief suffered with me,
The faithful little handkerchief stayed with me,
the faithful little handkerchief will go with me
the day my slow suffering ends.

This small handkerchief was
a companion in pain;
how many times I kissed it
for that lost love.
Your name is embroidered on it,
and I always carry it here
how sad it makes me
to be reminded of you.

The afternoon was sad
when I saw you
and when from your lips
trembling I heard
that you did not love me
and that you were leaving
forever from me.

The noble handkerchief
in my suffering
has been a confidant
of my sorrow
and perhaps prevents
that never in life
I might forget you.

El pañuelito by Gabino Coria Peñaloza

El pañuelito is a Tango written by Gabino Coria Peñaloza and composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.



Story behind the Tango El pañuelito

The lyrics of “El pañuelito” tell a poignant story of unrequited love and the deep sorrow that accompanies it. The narrative revolves around a small white handkerchief, initially a token of love from the narrator to his beloved. This handkerchief, symbolically embroidered with the narrator’s hair, is ultimately rejected by the beloved, reflecting her dismissal of his affections. The song captures moments of deep emotional pain and the sense of loss experienced by the narrator, not only of the love he once felt but also of his beloved who leaves him, exacerbating his anguish.



Symbolism of El pañuelito

The white handkerchief is central to the song’s symbolism, representing both a gift of love and a symbol of mourning and sorrow. It absorbs the narrator’s tears and becomes a companion in his suffering, capturing the essence of his pain. The act of the handkerchief falling to the ground as the beloved walks away mirrors the collapse of the narrator’s hopes and dreams. The embroidery of the beloved’s name on the handkerchief further ties it to memories of love, making it a constant, painful reminder of what was lost.



El pañuelito in historic Context

Composed in 1963, “El pañuelito” emerges during a period rich in Argentinian cultural expression, where Tango music often explored themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of the lower classes. In this context, the song not only reflects personal loss but resonates with the broader experiences of its audience, who found in Tango a voice for their own emotional landscapes. The historical backdrop of Argentina in the early 60s, marked by political and social upheaval, might also influence the melancholic and reflective tone of the lyrics, reflecting a nation grappling with change and uncertainty.



Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Gabino Coria Peñaloza was a renowned Argentine lyricist known for his poignant contributions to the Tango genre.