Cavalo Preto

I have a black horse
By the name of Ventania
A bond of twelve fathoms
In the skin of a heifer

I have a braggy dog
That's for my company
I'm a lazy country boy
Oh, I have no family

On the back of my horse
I travel all day
I go from one state to another
I have no whereabouts

Whoever wants to be my boss
Offer me more money
I am very well known
All over Brazil

I have a gaucho cape
That I exchanged with a cattle ox
I have two big sheepskins
Which is pure sheep's wool

One serves as a mattress for me
And another pillow
With my gaucho cape
I cover my entire body

Goodbye, I'm leaving now
I'm going to land in another city
The day after tomorrow very early
I want to be in Piedade

God gave me this destiny
And much happiness
When I pass with my drop
I leave a trail of longing