Lyrics translated into Español · See the original lyrics
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blueBonito papel, bonitas cintas azules
Wrap your presents to your darling from youEnvuelve tus regalos para tu amor de parte tuya
Pretty pencils to write "I love you"Bonitos lápices para escribir 'te amo'
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blueBonito papel, bonitas cintas azules
Crowded street, busy feet hustle by himCalles abarrotadas, pies ocupados pasan junto a él
Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nighCompradores del centro, la Navidad está cerca
There he sits all alone on the sidewalkAllí él se sienta solo en la acera
Hoping that you won't pass him byEsperando que no lo ignores
Should you stop?, better not, much too busy¿Deberías detenerte?, mejor no, muy ocupado
You're in a hurry, my how time does flyEstás apurado, ¡cómo vuela el tiempo!
In the distance the ringing of laughterA lo lejos suena el risueño
And in the midst of the laughter he criesY en medio de las risas él llora
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blueBonito papel, bonitas cintas azules
Wrap your presents to your darling from youEnvuelve tus regalos para tu amor de parte tuya
Pretty pencils to write "I love you"Bonitos lápices para escribir 'te amo'
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blueBonito papel, bonitas cintas azules