Bella Ciao – English Lyrics

• By: Becky G

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the powerful blend of history and modern music in Becky G's rendition of "Bella Ciao." Originally an Italian protest song, it gained global fame through "Money Heist." Discover how Becky G's version revives this anthem of resistance, offering a unique perspective on themes of freedom and solidarity, while also showcasing her multilingual talent.

[English]

Una mattina I woke up early

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao

Una mattina I woke up early

E ho trovato l'invasor

O partigiano, take me with you

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao

O partigiano, take me with you

Ché mi sento di morir

E se io muoio da partigiano

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao

E se io muoio da partigiano

Tu mi devi seppellir

E seppellire upon the mountain

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao

E seppellire upon the mountain

Sotto l'ombra di un bel fior

(Ah, yeah)

...

(Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao)

Tutte le genti che passeranno

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao

Tutte le genti che passeranno

Mi diranno: "che bel fior"

Eres the flower del partigiano

O bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao

Eres the flower del partigiano

Morto per la libertà

Eres the flower del partigiano

Morto per la libertà

Hey, eh-eh

Hey, eh, eh

Ooh-oh

Lah, nah-nah-nah, oh, oh-ooh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
early /ˈɜːrli/ B1	adjective - happening or done before the usual or expected time
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A2	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
flower /ˈflaʊər/ A2	noun - the bloom of a plant, especially one grown for its beauty
passeranno /passeraˈnno/ B2	verb - they will pass by or go through
libertà /liberta/ B2	noun - freedom from oppression or restriction
morto /ˈmɔːrto/ A2	adjective/noun - dead; someone who has died
seppellir /sepˈpɛlir/ C1	verb - to bury or place a dead body in the ground
passeranno /passeraˈnno/ B2	verb - they will pass by or go through
morir /mɔˈriːr/ A2	verb - to cease to live; to die

Key Grammar Structures

• Una mattina I woke up early

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the simple past tense to indicate an action that was completed in the past, as shown in "I woke up".

• O partigiano, take me with you

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a command or request, as seen in "take me with you".

• E se io muoio da partigiano

  ➔ Conditional Clause

  ➔ The phrase introduces a conditional clause with "E se" (And if), indicating a hypothetical situation.

• Tu mi devi seppellir

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or obligation, as in "you must bury me".

• E seppellire upon the mountain

  ➔ Infinitive Form

  ➔ The phrase uses the infinitive form "seppellire" (to bury) to express an action without a subject.

• Eres the flower del partigiano

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to state a fact or identity, as in "you are the flower".

• Morto per la libertà

  ➔ Past Participle

  ➔ The phrase uses the past participle "morto" (dead) to describe a state resulting from a past action.