Q: In a recent question of mine, you mentioned that Ed Plumb wrote English lyrics to “Jesusita en Chihuahua” for The Three Caballeros. I have been unable to make out what is actually being sung during that sequence. Can you share the lyrics or else point me to where I can find a printed copy of them?
Jeremiah, Fairfax, Virginia
A: The Archives does not have the lyrics as used in the film, but the song was published on sheet music by Southern Music Co. It includes verses in Spanish and English. The sheet music credits “English lyrics by Ervin Drake; based on adaptation by Edward H. Plumb.” It can often be found from sources that sell used sheet music.
Dave Smith