Avé-Maria Fadista

Holy Mary, full of divine grace
Such a small prayer
Of elevated beauty

Our Lord is with you
Blessed are you, Mary
Your son was born, one day
In a humble and rough stable

Among women blessed
Blessed is the fruit, the light
From your womb, Jesus
Praise and infinite grace

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Mother of God, if it is a sin
To touch and sing the fado
Pray for us sinners

No fado singer has luck
Pray for us Virgin Mother
Now, always and also
At the hour of our death