"La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song, originally from the state of Veracruz, also known as "La Bomba". The song is best known from a 1958 adaptation by Ritchie Valens, a Top 40 hit in the U.S. charts. Valens's version is ranked number 345 on Rolling Stone magazine′s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is popular for its lively rhythm and is often associated with dancing. The lyrics speak about the importance of having a little bit of grace and energy to dance the bamba. "La Bamba" is a joyful celebration of music and dance that encourages listeners to let go and have fun.
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To dance La Bamba
To dance La Bamba
A little bit of grace is needed
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, up, up
And up, and up
For you I'll be, for you I'll be, for you I'll be
Verse 1
I'm not a sailor
I'm not a sailor, I'm a captain
I'm captain, I'm captain
Bamba, bamba, bamba, bamba
To dance La Bamba
To dance La Bamba
A little bit of grace is needed
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, up, up
Chorus 3
To dance La Bamba
To dance La Bamba
A little bit of grace is needed
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, up, up
And up, and up
For you I'll be, for you I'll be, for you I'll be
Bamba, bamba, bamba, bamba
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