Maria van Bahia

Maria from Bahia

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Ay ay ay Maria
Maria from Bahia
All young hearts beat faster for Maria
She smiled at everyone
But each thought right away
That it was just for him

Ay ay ay Maria
Maria from Bahia
Who led the ball
At carnival, that was Maria
And every man got upset
Turned red and then pale
When he watched her dance

The tambourines sounded loud
And every man thought of Maria as his bride

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The men fought over that beautiful woman
And each one shouted: I love you
When every man had already built his future plan
Considered himself as Maria's husband
That's when Maria quietly got married

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