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Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)

Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas) is a Vals Clasico written by Julián Robledo and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1946. Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas) as an instrumental Vals Clasico.
“Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)” translates to “Three in the Morning (Waltz of the Bells).” As night surrenders to the gentle embrace of dawn, the distant chime of bells waltzes through the stillness, weaving a tapestry of solitude and reflection. It evokes the quiet introspection found in the silent hours, where each echo becomes a dance of memories and dreams.

Vals Clasico

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Theodora Morse

Author

Julián Robledo

Composer

1946/3/22

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Letra del Vals Clasico Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)

It’s three o’-clock in the morn-ing,
We’ve danced the whole night thru,
And day-light soon will be dawn-ing,
Just one more waltz with you,

That mel-o-dy so en-tranc-ing,
Seems to be made for us two,
I could just keep right on danc-ing
for-ev-er dear with you.

There goes the three o’ clock chime,
chim-ing, rhym-ing,
My heart keeps beat-ing in time,
Sounds like an old sweet love tune,
Say that there soon will be a hon-ey-moon.

It’s three o’ clock in the morn-ing,
We’ve danced the whole night thru,
And day-light soon will be dawn-ing,
Just one more waltz with you,

That mel-o-dy so en-tranc-ing,
Seems to be made for us two,
I could just keep right on danc-ing
for-ev-er dear, with you.

English lyrics of the Vals Clasico "Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)"

It’s three in the morning,
We’ve danced through all night long,
And daylight will soon be dawning,
Just one more waltz with this song.

This melody so entrancing,
Seems made just for us to sway,
I could keep forever dancing,
With you, dear, in this way.

There rings the three o’clock chime,
Chiming, rhyming,
My heart beats in time,
Like an old sweet tune of romance,
Say soon we’ll have our own honeymoon dance.

It’s

Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas) by Theodora Morse

Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas) is a Tango written by Theodora Morse and composed by Julián Robledo.


Story behind the Tango Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)

The song “Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)” translates to “Three O’Clock in the Morning (Waltz of the Bells)” in English. It evokes the image of a couple dancing late into the night, absorbed in the moment and each other’s presence. The lyrics capture both a sense of timelessness and impermanence, as the dancers are aware of the approaching dawn which will end their magical moment. This waltz speaks to the romantic ideal of dancing through life with a loved one, embracing both the joy of the present and the inevitable forward march of time.



Symbolism of Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)

The recurring time mentioned in the lyrics, “three o’clock in the morning,” symbolizes a moment suspended between night and day, a threshold that evokes both an ending and a new beginning. The chime of the clock not only marks time but also harmonizes with the heartbeat of the narrator, illustrating a deep emotional connection to the moment and the music. The “old sweet love tune” further enriches this symbolism, suggesting a nostalgic and timeless love. Each line of the song radiates with the theme of capturing fleeting moments and making them eternal through love and music.



Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas) in Historic Context

Recorded in 1946, post-World War II Argentina, the tango “Las tres de la mañana (Vals de las campanas)” reflects a period of transition and the desire for escapism through dance and music. During this time, tango music often provided a means for emotional expression and relief from the hardships of daily life. The song’s emphasis on dancing through the night can be viewed as a metaphor for resilience and finding joy amidst adversity, a resonant message for its contemporary audience.



Theodora Morse

The credit for the lyrics of “Las tres de la mañana” often goes to Dorothy Terriss, also known as Theodora Morse, who was an American composer and lyricist known for her contributions to early 20th-century popular music.