O Homem do Ribatejo
António Pinto Basto
The Man from Ribatejo
The man from Ribatejo has in abundance things from heaven
The rain that comes from the top, the blazing sun and God's hand
Land that in waves of sorrow, turns the cowboy into a brave one
The Tagus gives us the water that wants to embrace us
He grabs a bull in Alcochete
Goes to sing in Vila Franca
Rides a bay horse in Salvaterra in shorts and white socks
Goes to the fair in Santarém
There's a fandango in Almeirim
In the wineries of Cartaxo, he drinks a dream to the end
Brother of the land and cattle, fado singer, man of faith
Carries the marshland in his heart, doesn't lose the way of being who he is
He grew up in the manes of the Tagus, knows how to wield when he wants
The goad of desire in the arms of a woman
To the Lady of the Castle, in Coruche, the prayer
And at the Golegã Horse Fair, entertainment
He's been through Chamusca, entered a tavern
He also goes to Benavente for the sardine festival
He grabs a bull in Alcochete
Goes to sing in Vila Franca
Rides a bay horse in Salvaterra in shorts and white socks
Goes to the fair in Santarém
There's a fandango in Almeirim
In the wineries of Cartaxo, he drinks a dream to the end
