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Anna & Luca
Villa Palagonia | Rhythms & Roots | Anna & Luca
(Based on Vitti ’na crozza, Sicilian Traditional Folk Song)
English Lyrics by Allison Scola
Musicians
Allison Scola, vocals, shaker
Joe Ravo, guitar
Greg Maker, electric bass
Dave Mancuso, percussion
Janie Barnett, back up vocals
Verse I
On Anna’s hand danced Leo, her prized white mouse
Gianni cranked the organ’s handle, and Luca’s harp rang out
Ribbons in Anna’s hair waved as she leaned into the crowd
She was only nine years old, yet led them singing gleefully aloud
Chorus
la la la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la la
Verse II
Gianni came from Laurenzana through ol’ London town
He brought to New York dreams and a few English crowns
His harmonies filled the square, Anna sang “Ave Maria”
When Luca joined on violin, they were a grand orchestra
Chorus
la la la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la la
Instrumental Verse
Chorus
la la la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la la
Verse III
At twelve Luca had seen more than any boy should see
He promised ma’ and pa’ he’d support the family
He’d take good care of Anna and save e’ry penny
And once they returned back home, they sing together joyfully
Chorus
la la la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la la
la la la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la lero
la lero la la
