A vaquejada

I'm a northeastern cowboy pulling cattle is my destiny
I'm the king of the rodeo, I've been pulling cattle since I was a boy
I've knocked down many a fat calf along the way

Thanks, cattle, thanks, cowboy
In the heat of the rodeo lives the Brazilian people

My greatest joy is the cutting party
To my godfather Padre Cícero I ask for his protection
Cachaça and beautiful women are my downfall

Thanks, cattle, thanks, cowboy
In the heat of the rodeo lives the Brazilian people

To see the bull fall, the 'man' has to be tough
Good and swift horse, wrist and strength in the arm
If you have a tricky bull, bring it here and I'll handle it

Thanks, cattle, thanks, cowboy in the heat of the rodeo
Lives the Brazilian people