This adaptation of the song sounds a little different from the version I grew up always hearing sung. The rhythm is in 3/4, but the version I remember hearing was in 4/4 time. So it's never really sounded quite right to me. It functions as a study in crossing the thumb under the other fingers (third mostly). That part's kind of easy though because most of the crossing occurs while the middle finger is on D#, so that gives the thumb a lot of space for going under. More difficult would be a crossing while the "bridge" finger is on a white key. 
The song also involves a lot of semiquavers and requires switching them from right to left hand. This means that the melody and harmonic accompaniment also has to switch from hand to hand. It's good for developing the dexterity of the left hand, and heaven knows I need work in that area. Note that the text also requires staccato in one hand while the other hand plays legato. Thus, it builds hand independence, too. It's weird how hard that is to do at first. Overall, a fun Mexican folk tune, but my prior knowledge of a different rhythm made it difficult to really (want to) catch this one.
Alan Chan's rendition
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