Here are the lyrics and translation of Gianni Schicchi’s “O mio babbino caro” from the opera. It is one of the most famous arias.
O mio babbino caro, Gianni Schicchi: Lyrics
O mio babbino caro,
mi piace,è bello, bello.
Vo’andare in Porta Rossa
a comperar l’anello!
Sì, sì, ci voglio andare!
E se l’amassi indarno,
andrei sul Ponte Vecchio
ma per buttarmi in Arno!
Mi struggo e mi tormento!
O Dio,Vorrei morir!
Babbo pietà, pietà!
O mio babbino caro, Gianni Schicchi: Translations
LaurettaOh, my favorite dad. I love him. He is cool. I want to go to Porta Rossa and buy a ring. Yes, yes. I want to go. If I love him in vain, I will go to Ponte Vecchio and throw myself into the Arno. I am suffering, I am worried. Oh, God. I want to die. My father. Please, please.
O mio babbino caro, Gianni Schicchi: Explanation
The Ponte Vecchio is lined on both sides of the parapet with old-fashioned jewelry stores. This is one of the many tourist destinations in Florence.
【Gianni Schicchi】Synopsis, Character Map
