São José de Madureira

Saint Joseph
May you protect the little hill
What a happiness of mine
To be able to contemplate you
Your chapel is so beautiful
It adorns the hill
But those who ask for help
Are not only those who live there
Those who thank you
For being so well assisted
And always having achieved
So many glories at your feet are those who climb the hill
Carrying a water can
They release laughter, forget the sorrow
Make samba a game
(Where are you from?)
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
But Saint Joseph
From the top of the quarry
You look
Madureira Saint Joseph
Look at Madureira, Saint Joseph
Look at Madureira
Protect the Império and Portela
That go to the avenue
And raise dust
(And where are you from?)
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira
(Because)
You're from Madureira...
This friendly Saint
Always takes a look at Mangueira
(Because) You're from Madureira...
Take a look at the poor
Buddy, it's no joke
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira, Saint Joseph
You're from Madureira