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Hey, Maria!
What’s up, João?
Hey, Maria!
What’s up, João?

Maria, hand me that hammer
That piece of rail
Only you know where it’s at
Maria, give me that hoe
That rusty sickle
'Cause I want to sharpen it

Hey, Maria!
What’s up, João?
Hey, Maria!
What’s up, João?

Maria, get up!
Hurry up, prepare my bag
'Cause I’m gonna work this morning
And put cold water in the jug
Sugar cane with flour
Breakfast to break the fast

Oh João, don’t forget
The corn for the cornmeal
The beans and the sides
So we can eat right
'Cause later I’ll chop the wood
So the fire doesn’t go out

Hey Maria!
What’s up, João?
Hey Maria!
What’s up, João?

Maria, hand it over
'Cause I want to sharpen it
Oh João, don’t forget
So the fire doesn’t go out

Hey Maria!
What’s up, João?
Hey Maria!
What’s up, João?