O Tatu Sanfoneiro

There's an armadillo born in Passo Fundo
He's the best armadillo in the world on the accordion
There's an armadillo born in Passo Fundo
He's the best armadillo in the world on the accordion
He's from Rio Grande do Sul and always wears bombacha
Mate gourd and kettle whistling for the chimarrão
When he plays the accordion, it's a party
And everyone in the forest quickly starts dancing vanerão

He plays polka and waltz
And sings xote
When he's inspired, there's no stopping him
It's dawn and he doesn't care
I only see animals arriving and always asking like this

Is the armadillo playing there, mate?
The armadillo is!
Is the armadillo playing there?
The armadillo is!
Is the armadillo playing there?
The armadillo is!

When the armadillo is playing
The dance floor gets crowded, there's no time to scratch

Is the armadillo playing there?
The armadillo is!
Is the armadillo playing there?
The armadillo is!

When the armadillo is playing
The dance floor gets lively, there's no stopping