Chan Chan is a legendary song in Cuban music history, written in 1987 by Buena Vista Social Club. The lyrics describe a couple, Chan Chan and Juanica, who go to the beach to build their house out of sand. The song has a softer percussion melody and only 4 notes, played together to create an international hit. The characters in the song are legends of Cuban folklore, capturing the life and culture of the peasant of rural Cuba. The song was inspired by a children's tale from Compay Segundo's childhood and is now sung everywhere.