Rio Pequeno

I dismounted my horse when it was getting dark
To steal a little brunette from the Rio Pequeno side
I arrived at her house around midnight

She was already waiting at the time we agreed
Her hair shining, damp with dew
I approached her, we exchanged a kiss of love
I love you, little brunette, since we met
They say love doesn't kill, but I'm dying of passion

I've suffered for you, my life was suffering
I was delirious in my sleep, dreaming of seeing you
When we parted ways, she smiled and said
Look at that beautiful horse, the blacksmith is working on it
This is my toasted bay, he knows what I'm doing

The stallion was restless, biting the reins
He's guessing we'll end up in the dew
She asked about our destination, I explained
We're going to Mato Grosso, no one else will know
To enjoy our love, which we've been suffering for a long time

Tears filled her eyes, she said goodbye with a crying voice
Goodbye, my parents' house!
Goodbye, ground of Rio Pequeno!