Saudade de Minas

Heart loses its mind
It suffers too much
When the longing hits
For Minas Gerais

I love Belo Horizonte, Contagem, and Nova Lima
I like Betim so much and also Diamantina
Araxá and Almenara, I also love Araguari
Bom Despacho and Barbacena, Juiz de Fora and Alfenas
São João Del Rey and Araçuai

Pouso Alegre and Congonhas, land where I have roots
Curvelo, Varginha, Passos, Lavras, and also Perdizes
Patos de Minas, I guarantee, is land of good viola players
Very famous cities Uberlândia and Uberaba
In the Triângulo Mineiro

Heart loses its mind
It suffers too much
When the longing hits
For Minas Gerais

Ouro Preto has stories of a distant past
The Serro, land of cheese
Coromandel of diamonds
Forgive me the cities I didn't mention in these rhymes
My dear compatriots, in truth we love
All the cities of Minas

Montes Claros up north, Janaúba and Pirapora
Monte Carmelo, those who visit, don't want to leave
Those who haven't yet seen its natural beauties
In these verses I invite, as all will be welcome
To the land of Minas Gerais