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Singer: Juan D'ARIENZOSinger 2: Alberto EchagueComposer: Modesto PapaveroAuthor: Modesto Papavero

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Lyrics
Alzan las cintas; parten los tungos
como saetas al viento veloz...
Detrás va el Pulpo, alta la testa
la mano experta y el ojo avizor.
Siguen corriendo; doblan el codo,
ya se acomoda, ya entra en acción...
Es el maestro el que se arrima
y explota un grito ensordecedor.

¡Leguisamo solo!
gritan los nenes de la popular.
¡Leguisamo solo!
fuerte repiten los de la oficial.
¡Leguisamo solo!
ya está el puntero del Pulpo a la par.
¡Leguisamo al trote!
y el Pulpo cruza el disco triunfal.

No hay duda alguna, es la muñeca,
es su sereno y gran corazón
los que triunfan por la cabeza
en gran estilo y con precisión.
Lleva los pingos a la victoria
con tal dominio de su profesión
que lo distinguen con mucha gloria,
mezcla de asombro y de admiración.
English translation
They raise the ribbons; the tungoes depart
like arrows in the swift wind...
Behind goes the Octopus, high on his head
the expert hand and the watchful eye.
They keep running; they bend their elbow,
he settles in, he's already in action...
It is the master who approaches
and explodes a deafening scream.

Seguisamo alone!
shout the children of the popular crowd.
We follow alone!
loudly repeat those of the official.
We follow alone!
the leader of the Octopus is already at par.
We follow at a trot!
and the Octopus crosses the disc triumphantly.

There is no doubt about it, it is the doll,
it is his serene and big heart
that triumphs by the head
in great style and with precision.
He leads the pingos to victory
with such mastery of his profession
that distinguish him with great glory,
mixture of astonishment and admiration.

The Cabeceo