Last night I learned a terrible phrase.
This morning... no idea. What luck!
I came to speak languages, very formal
With my international level notebook
Someone brought an angry phrase
And the whole group was fascinated
We repeated it with great precision
Like a doctorate in bad education
But when I left, looking for the way
I forgot the phrase and also my destiny
Hello, xin chào, I forgot
The terrible phrase from yesterday was erased
I remember your laugh, I remember the coffee
The bad word I don't know where it went
Hello, cảm ơn, thanks to you
If I have memory, may it serve like that
I don't know how to curse with perfect accent
But I can listen to you: that's what I practice
The teacher in my mind was protesting
Without that exam, the night didn't count
I said: calm down, we have friends
And three greetings that come with me
Say it slowly, without acrobatics
I learned to ask: nói chậm thôi
And a smile responded: được rồi
Hello, xin chào, I forgot
The terrible phrase from yesterday was erased
I remember your laugh, I remember the coffee
The bad word I don't know where it went
Hello, cảm ơn, thanks to you
If I have memory, may it serve like that
I don't know how to curse with perfect accent
But I can listen to you: that's what I practice
I wanted to show how much I knew
And I was so focused on my voice
That I almost missed what you were saying
I learn when I listen, not to be better
My notebook has a great conclusion
Kindness also has pronunciation
There's no need to insult the universe
To make everyone laugh at the meeting
If the lost phrase comes out tomorrow
I'll thank you and say goodbye
I prefer to tell you: what a pleasure to meet you
And come back on Wednesday to listen to you
Hello, xin chào, I forgot
The terrible phrase from yesterday was erased
I remember your name, I remember the coffee
And now your name I will save
Hello, cảm ơn, thanks to you
If I have memory, may it serve like that
My diploma in insults was ineffective
I passed in affection! Quite correct