Fado Português

Fado was born one day
When the wind barely stirred
And the sky extended into the sea
On the railing of a sailboat
In the heart of a sailor
Who sang while feeling sad

Oh, such great beauty
My land, my mountain, my valley
With leaves, flowers, golden fruits
See if you can spot lands of Spain
Sands of Portugal
Eyes blinded by tears

In the mouth of a sailor
On the fragile sailboat
Singing the sorrowful song
Expressing the sting of desires
From lips burning with kisses
Kissing the air and nothing more

Mother goodbye, goodbye Maria
Keep your senses sharp
For here I make you a vow
That I will take you to the sacristy
Or may God have decided
To give me a burial at sea

Now behold another day
When the wind didn't even stir
And the sky extended into the sea
The bow of another sailboat
Was watched over by another sailor
Who sang while feeling sad