El Burrito Sabanero (arr. Miller) - SATB

El Burrito Sabanero Words & Music by Hugo Blanco Arranged by Cristi Cary Miller Performed by the CHS Mass Chorus Guitarist: Kaden Childs, Percussion: Eliana Smith “El Burrito Sabanero” (Little Donkey of the Savannah) or otherwise known as “El Burrito de Belen '' (Little Donkey of Belen), was first written in 1972 Venezuela by Hugo Blanco. The song is about a donkey on its way to see Jesus. “El Burrito Sabanero” is one of the most known Christmas songs in Latin America, being a memorable childhood song to many. - Program notes by Valeria B Spanish Text: (English Translation): Con mi burrito sabanero, voy camino de Belen With my donkey of the savannah, I’m on my way to Belen Si me ven, si me ven, voy camino de Belén If you see me, if you see me, I’m on my way to Belen Con mi cuatrico voy cantando, With my cuatro I go along singing, mi burrito va trotando my donkey goes a-trotting Apurate mi burrito, que ya vamos a llegar Hurry up my little donkey, we’re almost there Apurate mi burrito, vamos a ver a Jesús Hurry up my little donkey, we’re going to see Jesus