Anima Mia

Composed by Alois Melichar (1896-1976)

Sung by Beniamino Gigli (1890-1957)

Recorded 24 May 1936

Traverso il monte
traverso il piano
cercando te
soltanto te
io me ne andavo
ramingo e solo
sognando te
sognando te.

Anima mia
mio dolce amor
ti dono la mia vita
tutto quanto il mio cuor
a te vicino
sera e mattina
a te vicino
a cuore a cuore,
amore,
t'amo!

Dolce Maria,
piccolo fior,
tu sei la grazia sola ed io mio dolce amor
tu se' mia vita, e t'appartiene.
La voglio dare per il tuo ben.

I cross the mountain,
I cross the plain,
searching for you,
only you.
I was walking,
wandering and alone,
dreaming about you.

My soul,
my sweet love,
as a gift I give you my life
and all of my heart.
Near you,
morning and night,
near you,
heart to heart.
Love, I love you!

Sweet Maria,
little flower,
you are my only grace
and my sweet love.
You are my life,
and it belongs to you.
I want to give it you 
for your well-being.