Mocinho Aventureiro
Teixeirinha
Adventurous Boy
A son who leaves home
Goes far away
Then cries with longing
For mom and dad
I was still a boy, I remember
I turned eighteen
I decided to leave home
As the day broke, I got ready
My mother asked me
Tell me, son, where are you going?
I didn't answer, just gave her a kiss
And hugged my old father
As I said goodbye, those who stay cry
Those who leave also cry
I spurred my sorrel
Looked back to bid farewell
My siblings cried, sisters cried
Father and dear mother cried too
The road ahead cried as well
As I rode my horse galloping
I looked at the dewy forest
Listened to the birds singing
For the girl I loved
I cried too
I set out to travel the world
It's been ten years and I haven't returned
Two hundred leagues away
From those who loved me and I left behind
I wasn't happy on this journey
That's why I didn't turn back
But when things get better
I'll go see my old parents
I want to hug my siblings
And never leave from there
My siblings must be married
And my parents aged
Not knowing news of me
They think I might have died
And the girl I still love
If she's married, happiness
If she's not, she still waits for me
Let's unite for eternity
Close to her and my relatives
Longing dies forever
