Sou Eu, Maitá, Sou Eu

Your master swore me freedom
If it was to fight in the war
And the black man went to Paraguay
To join the battalion, Maitá

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It's me, it's me, Maitá, it's me
It's me, it's me, Maitá, it's me

In the battle of Riachuelo
The black man surprised
With a trip and a headbutt
Victory happened

(Chorus)

Solano Lopez intended
To conquer Mato Grosso
But what he didn't know is that Caxias
Would bring Maitá with him

(Chorus)

The long-awaited freedom
That the black man sought
Was taken to victory
The war cry echoed

(Chorus)