Filho Pródigo

I had good beef cattle
I had good dairy cattle
I had a bay horse
And an abundant barn

I was very respected
I was a rodeo champion
And all around
They wanted to hear my advice

Because of a pair of eyes
Light blues like moonlight oh oh oh
I said my father I'm leaving, I'm going to look for
Without her I can't stay

I walked side by side with death
Wandering through this world
I who was a friend of luck
I was a companion of misfortune

So I became a bum
Pain and hunger arrived
I ate ragged and filthy
The bread that the devil kneaded

After many wanderings
I met her in a bar
Smiling and drinking with another, in that place
I decided that I was going to go back

Along the way back
Shame and loneliness
Not knowing if I would be welcome
For my parents, and also my brothers

In the distance I saw my house
My heart beat hard
The tears ran down my face
Wetting the dust on the floor

My father with his arms open
He said: My son is back
Three days, three nights of celebration, the bell rang
Announcing that peace has returned