São João

Saint John was a boy
He only lived in the countryside
Tending to his sheep
Preaching the holy doctrines

Preaching the holy doctrines
He employed love
Behind him came Jesus
Affirming all truth

Affirming all truth
He engraved in his heart
Both were baptized
In the Jordan River

In the Jordan River
Both stood
One is the son of Mary
The other is the son of Elizabeth

Jesus was dressed
In his cane-colored clothes
Giving praise to the eternal father
And long live Lady Santana