Velho Rio Grande

Old famous Rio Grande in the whole world
Always stood up first in the decisions of this land
This courage that always accompanied it
Comes from the battles it won in times of war
Old Rio Grande of President Getúlio
On horseback on rocky ground, took the reins of the land
He fulfilled the order and progress of the flag
From Monday to Friday with loyalty and affection

Old Rio Grande of the famous Teixerinha
From the program he had on Radio Farroupilha
Gildo de Freitas who challenged so much
Another who also left his song across the hills
Old Rio Grande of the troubadour repentista
Of the Internacional and Grêmio fans, of the fun Grenal
Old Rio Grande of the traditional gaucho attire
Of the old iron stove heating the mixed beans

Old Rio Grande of the tasty barbecue
That's why it became famous and spread worldwide
The countryside cuisine is truly a luxury
Made by gaucho hands, no one gets scared

Old Rio Grande of the lasso statue
Imposing tamer, proud to be tough
In the capital, the sunset of the Guaíba River
Shows the living nature that God created and gave everything
Old Rio Grande of the very top-notch mate
Of the tough, seasoned mate drinker, like a bull's horn
Old Rio Grande of rodeos and dances
It's emotional to mount the Criollo horse

Old Rio Grande sings the song, my lady
Like a Saturday afternoon when the sun sets
Gaucho is tough, but also cries softly
Doesn't know how to live alone with a heart full of pain
Old Rio Grande of Governor Brizola
Founder of many schools that teach Brazil to read
Old Rio Grande of the beautiful gaucho woman
Of Gisele and Xuxa, I don't even know who to choose