The gondola ride

Fly, quick little boat

row, row, o boatman

now that my sweet Elvira

is in my arms, defy the sea!

The lagoon shimmers in calm

Not a sail is in view

The pale moon crosses the sky

Everything invites our sighs.

row, row, o boatman...

If love invites you to a kiss

Don't be afraid my precious one,

You will realize that life exists

Only in the kiss of love.

But already a soft breeze

Sweetly ripples the sea

Come, Elvira, to my heart

Come and discover how it beats!

Row, row o boatman...