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Which iconic ranchera song, written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez, begins with the line 'Tengo ganas de verte' and laments that the singer will never see their beloved again, becoming a standard at funerals, farewells and emotional moments?

El rey ('The King') is Jimenez's most famous composition, an anthem of stoic pride that despite poverty declares 'I'm still the king' — sung at every cantina and stadium in the country.

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