Maria Chiquinha

What were you doing in the woods, Maria Chiquinha?
What were you doing in the woods?

I needed to chop wood, Genaro, my dear
I needed to chop wood

Who was there with you, Maria Chiquinha?
Who was there with you?

She was Sá Dona's daughter, Genaro, my dear
She was Sá Dona's daughter

I've never seen a woman in breeches, Maria Chiquinha
I've never seen a woman in breeches

Her skirt was tied around her legs, Genaro, my dear
Her skirt was tied around her legs

I've never seen a woman with a mustache, Maria Chiquinha
I've never seen a woman with a mustache

She was eating jambolan, Genaro, my dear
She was eating jambolan

In September, there are no jambolans, Maria Chiquinha
In September, there are no jambolans

They were some that ripened out of season, Genaro, my dear
They were some that ripened out of season

Then go get some for me to see, Maria Chiquinha
Then go get some for me to see

The birds ate everything, Genaro, my dear
The birds ate everything

Then I'll cut off your head, Maria Chiquinha
Then I'll cut off your head

What will you do with the rest, Genaro, my dear?
What will you do with the rest?

The rest? Don't worry, I'll make use of it