Chapaco Soy

The song "Chapaco Soy" is generally regarded by Tarijeños (or "Chapacos") as the most popular folkloric song that represents their local heritage and the city of Tarija, Bolivia.

ong Lyrics Synopsis

Through the use of lyric symbolism and metaphors, the song "Chapaco Soy" depticts a protagonist (the Chapaco) who expresses a passionate devotion for his colorful Tarijeño heritage and hometown, his bohemian and simple way of life, and a local "chapaquita" (a young maiden from Tarija).

"Chapaco Soy" was composed by Orlando Rojas. The most popular renditions were recorded by Los Luceros Del Alba and the regionally-famed, folkloric vocal artist, [http://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enriqueta_Ulloa&redirect=no Enriqueta Ulloa] .

Chapaco Soy
(Musical Genre: Bolivian Cueca)

Chapaco soy, chapaco de pura sepa
Bohemio cantor, enamorau sin remedio
Bohemio cantor, enamorau sin remedio

Chapaco si, sencillo pero orgulloso
De mi pais y de mi pueblo Tarija
De mi pais y de mi pueblo Tarija

Linda flor de amancaya, hermosa como mi amada
Te llevo en mi guitarra, donosa prenda echizada
Te llevo en mi guitarra, donosa prenda echizada
Bohemio cantor enamorau sin remedio