I Cook the Omelette (Spanish Style)

Zumalacárregui, the General from Spain
Tomas, was his first name
His troops and himself fought bravely to defend
But a lot of them died in vain

While warring at the Battle of Tudela
Tomas and his man, gave their all
But the French was too strong for his troops to carry on
Doom and death was all he foresaw

4,000 died and 3,000 prisoners
had sacrificed for this war
He ran and escaped for a thousand miles
From the land he had much adore.

Tired, desperate and hungry for food
He ended up at a farmhouse
Commanding like a general, demanded a meal
He was served with a better dish....than steaks from cows

I COOK THE OMELETTE, SPANISH STYLE!

They took pity and harbor Tomas in
Eggs and potatoes were all they had
They found some spices and some onions
And a legendary dish was set

The general found this dish so great
It was easy damn to prepare
Plagiarising the ladies' effort
He took the recipe back to camp and shared

Big Potatoes cut in thin slices
And sometimes in small dices
Peppers, in green or red
Thick Chorizos, not for misers

3 or 4 or sometimes 5,
Eggs beaten till they yellow.
Fry them together in a burning flame
Killer meal for a fellow

Tortilla de patatas
is what they call it in Spain
It is so damn delicious
The cravings are just insane