Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“La Donna Cannone” (“The Cannon Woman”) is one of Italian singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori’s most beloved songs, known for its delicate poetry and emotional depth. The song tells the story of a circus performer—a woman fired from a cannon—who dreams of escaping her life and finding freedom. Through gentle, symbolic imagery, De Gregori portrays her desire to break away from judgment, expectations, and the weight of her past. Rather than mocking her, the song celebrates her courage, portraying her as a figure of beauty, hope, and liberation. With its soft melody and evocative lyrics, “La Donna Cannone” becomes a metaphor for anyone longing to rise above their circumstances and follow the pull of their own dreams.
La donna cannone è il sogno di una donna che vuole volare oltre i pregiudizi e oltre gli schemi imposti dalla società.
Per farlo rischia tutto, lasciandosi sparare da un cannone.
Ma se ci riuscirà, volerà più in alto di quanto abbia mai fatto, lasciandosi alle spalle il circo dei pagliacci e tutto ciò che l’ha sempre limitata.
To buy the backing track:
fabiomarziali.com/track/4555380/la-donna-cannone-c-to-a
Free score:
fabiomarziali.com/files/1384528/la-donna-cannone-eb-score.pdf
“La Donna Cannone” (“The Cannon Woman”) is one of Italian singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori’s most beloved songs, known for its delicate poetry and emotional depth. The song tells the story of a circus performer—a woman fired from a cannon—who dreams of escaping her life and finding freedom. Through gentle, symbolic imagery, De Gregori portrays her desire to break away from judgment, expectations, and the weight of her past. Rather than mocking her, the song celebrates her courage, portraying her as a figure of beauty, hope, and liberation. With its soft melody and evocative lyrics, “La Donna Cannone” becomes a metaphor for anyone longing to rise above their circumstances and follow the pull of their own dreams.
La donna cannone è il sogno di una donna che vuole volare oltre i pregiudizi e oltre gli schemi imposti dalla società.
Per farlo rischia tutto, lasciandosi sparare da un cannone.
Ma se ci riuscirà, volerà più in alto di quanto abbia mai fatto, lasciandosi alle spalle il circo dei pagliacci e tutto ciò che l’ha sempre limitata.
To buy the backing track:
fabiomarziali.com/track/4555380/la-donna-cannone-c-to-a
Free score:
fabiomarziali.com/files/1384528/la-donna-cannone-eb-score.pdf
