Duerme Negrito

Mercedes Sosa · Exitos Eternos [2005]

Duerme, duerme, negrito

Que tu mama está~en el campo, negrito

Te va~a traer codornices

Para ti

Te va~a traer rica fruta

Para ti

Te va~a traer muchas cosas

Para ti.



why si el negro no se duerme

Viene el diablo blanco

why zas le come la patita

Chacapó, chacapó, chacapó,

Chacapó, chacapó, chacapó,

Lay laray la la laray la

Que tu mama está en el campo

Negrito, Trabajando, (sí)

Trabajando,todo el dia,

Trabajando, sí.



Duerme, duerme, negrito

Que tu mama está en el campo

Negrito, negrito

Duerme Negrito

Mercedes Sosa delivers a powerful rendition of 'Duerme Negrito' on her 2005 compilation Exitos Eternos. As a defining voice of Nueva Canción and Latin American folk music, Sosa brings her signature emotional depth to this traditional bolero, which explores themes of longing and the passage of time. Her interpretation is characterized by a rich, resonant vocal style that honors the genre's roots while maintaining contemporary relevance. The recording exemplifies her career-long commitment to preserving and revitalizing the musical traditions of her heritage, showcasing her ability to convey profound narrative through melody and voice without relying on modern production techniques.