1. Can you hear the drums Fernando? I remember long ago another starry night like this.

2. They were closer now Fernando, every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally.

3. Now we're old and grey Fernando, since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand.

1. In the firelight Fernando, you were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar.

2. I was so afraid Fernando, we were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die.

3. Can you hear the drums Fernando? Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?

1. I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar.

2. And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry.

3. I can see it in your eyes how proud you were to fight for freeedom in this land.

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando.

They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando.

Though we never thought that we could lose, there's no regret.

If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando

If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando.