Adeus Morena, Adeus

At Mané Pedro's house
It was a São João party
I sang a viola tune
Cateretê from my backlands
Paraguayan melody
That stirs the heart
I made the old ladies cry
And the girls feel passion

As the party ended
I left and left someone behind
I played the viola
Heading out on the road like no one else
When I arrived at the station
To catch the train
I heard a voice calling me
Wanting to come along

Girl, have patience
Go back home with your father
I'm going far away
I'll take the train to Paraguay
I won't take you with me
Because that's not done

Chorus (Goodbye brown, goodbye, Goodbye forever)