Balança de ouro

Canoe takes me to see my beloved
who is in Cruzeiro
spinning and embroidering the cowhide
my flags
with golden threads and yellow ribbons.

I looked out the window and saw a star
passing swiftly in the sky of Guamá
for me a sacred and beautiful sign
it's my São João opening the gate.

Go my cheerful and beautiful battalion
our fortress is lovely to see.
The guys are a golden scale
this ox is a treasure
it's my sweetheart.

(Album: Arrastão do Pavulagem)