Boi Cigano

I went to a party in the Pernambuco backcountry
I caught the bravest bull in the backcountry
I arrived at the party and heard a rumor, be careful
When entering the bush
That the gypsy bull is quick like a cat
To catch him, you have to be determined

The farmer hugged me and said this rumor has been going on for over 15 years
I have a diploma for whoever catches the gypsy and leaves him tied to the post

I entered the bush, found his trail, kept walking
Further ahead, I spotted him, shouted four times and put
The horse on him
I ran with him on top of a plateau

The bull ran up on the plateau
Then descended looking for the lowland
Leaving stones and caatigueira trees uprooted
I went to catch him inside a grutilhão

The old bull couldn't handle the run
I tied him to a aroeira trunk
The smell of the caatigueira bark remained
On my hat, on my chaps, and on my jacket

I kept this diploma as a memory, it's proof that
In my childhood, I was a cowboy and had a lot of confidence
I ran in the bush and honored my profession

I was a cowboy and had a lot of confidence
I ran in the bush and honored my profession