Igrejinha da serra

Close to Rio Verde
In the countryside of Goias
I saw a sad story
That I will never forget
A couple of lovers
Who loved each other too much
Their marriage
Was against their parents

The girl was a millionaire
Daughter of a farmer
The boy was very poor
But a very good guitar player
They didn't want the marriage
Because he didn't have money
But there was between them
A true love

The passionate girl
Unable to bear the passion
Could not resist so much pain
In her poor heart
And dying for love
Was her intention
To take her own life
With her own hands

She entered her room
In endless torment
She left a written letter
In the letter it said

(Recited)
Dad and mom,
Since childhood
I have loved this boy madly
And today, because he is poor
They did not allow our marriage
But we made a vow
To follow one path
And up there on the mountain
Lying on the ground
We will die close together
Don't cry dad, and don't despair
Keep your money safe
Raise for me, only a cross
I ask forgiveness from the Lord
Because for our love
We will give our souls to Jesus

Upon reading that little letter
Everyone was shocked
And up on the mountain
The two were found
There was no turning back
Their bodies were cold
There they drank poison
They died embraced

Who passes by very close
Praying takes off their hat
Recognizing the story
They wander around
There you can see a little church
All covered in veil
For those who didn't marry on earth
But united in heaven