"O Mio Babbino Caro" From Gianni Schicchi
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
O mio babbino caro, Lauretta's aria from Gianni Schicchi O mio babbino caro, My dear father, mi piace è bello, bello; I like him, he's beautiful, beautiful; vo'andare in Porta Rossa I want to go to Porta Rossa a comperar l'anello! and buy the ring! Sì, sì, ci voglio andare! Yes, yes, I want to go! e se l'amassi indarno, And if my love is in vain, andrei sul Ponte Vecchio, I would go upon Ponte Vecchio (the old Bridge in Florence), ma per buttarmi in Arno! only to jump in the Arno (the river in Florence) Mi struggo e mi tormento! I long for him and torment myself O Dio, vorrei morir! O God, I'd like to die! Babbo, pietà, pietà! Father, have pity, have pity!