[Verse 1] The cockroach The cockroach Can’t walk anymore It lost its favorite sandals Outside the kitchen door The cockroach The cockroach Got tired in the sun It took a tiny siesta And dreamed it used to run
[Chorus] La cucaracha La cucaracha Can’t walk anymore (ay ay ay!) It’s spinning in a little circle Right there on the floor La cucaracha La cucaracha Keeps trying Oh my It’s missing one leg And that’s the reason why
[Verse 2] It tried to ride a marble It tried a paper boat It hitched a ride on grandma Who never even knows The cockroach The cockroach Still dances every night It hops on one good little leg And says “I’ll be alright!” (hey!)
[Chorus] La cucaracha La cucaracha Can’t walk anymore (olé!) It’s spinning in a little circle Right there on the floor La cucaracha La cucaracha Keeps trying Oh my It’s missing one leg And that’s the reason why
Style de musique
Upbeat mariachi-pop fusion with bright trumpets, bouncy acoustic guitar, and playful percussion. Female vocals leaning cheeky and animated; kids can sing along. Verses stay light and storytelling, chorus explodes with group chants and handclaps. Short instrumental breaks for brass flourishes between sections, ending with a big unison shout.