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Vieja escuela de mi barrio

Vieja escuela de mi barrio is a Tango written by Rodolfo Nasso and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1930. Roberto Firpo has recorded Vieja escuela de mi barrio as an instrumental Tango.
“Vieja escuela de mi barrio,” translated as “Old School of My Neighborhood,” evokes a nostalgic journey through familiar streets where stories linger in every corner. This piece of music, whether instrumental or sung, paints vivid memories of youth, lessons learned, and bonds forged. It captures the essence of a time and place that shaped a generation’s heart and soul.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

César Vedani

Author

Rodolfo Nasso

Composer

1930/3/31

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Vieja escuela de mi barrio recorded by other Orchestras

Vieja escuela de mi barrio recorded by other Orchestras

1930/4/1 – Arganaraz (Aquellas farras) – Carlos Gardel
1930/4/1 – Aromas del Cairo – Carlos Gardel
1930/4/1 – Buenos Aires – Carlos Gardel
1930/4/1 – Viejo smoking – Carlos Gardel
1930/4/3 – Hojas que caen (2) – Roberto Firpo
Vieja escuela de mi barrio – 1930/3/31 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Vieja escuela de mi barrio – 1931/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Luis Diaz

Letra del Tango Vieja escuela de mi barrio

Vieja escuela que en mi infancia

Diste luz a mi existencia,

Hoy revive en tu presencia

Mi vida de colegial;

Vuelvo a ver tus viejas aulas

Que guardaron los ensueños,

De aquellos tiempos risueños

En que usaba delantal.



Vieja escuela, siento el eco

De la gloria de esos días,

Matizados de alegría

Que jamás he de olvidar;

Porque fuiste la guía

De mi vida que empezaba,

Fuiste el sol que iluminaba

El sendero que iba a andar.



Vieja escuela de mi barrio,

Qué será de la maestrita,

Que con dulzura infinita

Nos enseñaba a deletrear;

Y de aquellos compañeros

Que alegraban tus recreos,

Sólo Dios sabe el sendero

Que les eligió el azar.



Hoy que veo a tus pebetes

Salir rumbo a sus casitas,

Como blancas palomitas

Ansiosas de libertad;

Me parece verme entre ellos

Con los libros bajo el brazo,

Esperando el tierno abrazo

De quien nos viene a buscar.



Es por eso que me apena

Ver salir la pebetada,

Con la cara iluminada

Por tanta felicidad;

Es que yo también fui pibe

Y tuve una madre buena,

Que con un beso en los labios,

Me esperaba en tu portal.

English lyrics of the Tango "Vieja escuela de mi barrio"

Old school that in my childhood
Gave light to my existence,
Today in your presence
My schoolboy life revives;
I see again your old classrooms
That held the dreams,
From those cheerful times
When I wore an apron.

Old school, I feel the echo
Of the glory of those days,
Tinted with joy
That I shall never forget;
Because you were the guide
Of my life that was beginning,
You were the sun that lit up
The path I was to walk.

Old school of my neighborhood,
What became of the little teacher,
Who with infinite sweetness
Taught us to spell;
And of those classmates
Who brightened your recess,
Only God knows the path
That chance chose for them.

Today as I see your little ones
Head home from school,
Like white doves
Eager for freedom;
I seem to see myself among them
With books under my arm,
Waiting for the tender embrace
Of the one coming to pick us up.

That’s why it saddens me
To watch the children leave,
With faces lit
By so much happiness;
It’s because I was also a kid
And had a kind mother,
Who with a kiss on her lips,
Waited for me at your gate.

Vieja escuela de mi barrio by César Vedani

Vieja escuela de mi barrio is a Tango written by César Vedani and composed by Rodolfo Nasso.



Story behind the Tango Vieja escuela de mi barrio

The lyrics of “Vieja escuela de mi barrio” delve into a narrative of nostalgic reminiscence, where the speaker reflects on their childhood spent at an old school that shaped their early life. Through its verses, we tour the school grounds that housed dreams and laughter, revisiting scenes of innocent youth adorned in aprons and immersed in learning. The school is personified as a guide and a beacon—its teachings and memories casting long shadows over the speaker’s life.



Symbolism of Vieja escuela de mi barrio

This tango uses various symbolic elements to deepen the emotional impact of its narrative. The school itself symbolizes a nurturing ground for both knowledge and character, shaping destinies subtly yet significantly. References to “viejas aulas” (old classrooms) and “ensueños” (dreams) evoke a sense of lost time and idyllic childhood moments. The transition from direct school experiences to the metaphorical “sendero que iba a andar” (path I was to walk) underlines life’s journey guided by early lessons. The imagery of children likened to “white doves” emphasizes innocence and a natural yearning for freedom.



Vieja escuela de mi barrio in historic Context

Created in 1930, during an era marked by profound political and social changes in Argentina, “Vieja escuela de mi barrio” reflects a universal sentiment of nostalgia and personal growth through the microcosm of a neighborhood school. This piece comes from a time when tango was deeply intertwined with the identities of working-class Argentinians, serving both as a cultural expression and a narrative vehicle for personal and communal stories. The mention of childhood, education, and mundane daily routines against the backdrop of familial love places this tango in a relatable context that resonates across generations and geographies.



César Vedani

César Vedani was an Argentine lyricist renowned for his contributions to the tango genre, capturing the essence of early 20th-century Buenos Aires through his evocative lyrics.