Alamares [English translation]

I have bought some froggings

To decorate your trench coat

I want you dressed à la Marialva

In the old-fashioned way:

A hat with straight brim,

And you'll be a model of noble elegance,

And a song in your beautiful mouth

Boots of the shiniest leather

So as to set the heels apart,

A refined little metal toe cap

And a silk sash

On high waisted trousers,

And an astrakhan fur overcoat

In the style of a true fadista

In Moutaria

From Amendoeira to Guia

We will be filling with joy

This dreaming neighborhood

So that this guitar

Has a voice like a cicada's

Spreading a love song

All around with its trills.

A tie like a horse rider's

On your white shirt

Looks like a painted stripe.

If it's all the same to you

Later we'll be going to see the tourada,

Get to Vila Franca on Sunday,

Linger among the gardens

On Monday .

In the oldest wine cellar

Along the Calçada de Carriche

We will have to sign with the strictest accuracy.

And do get bangs

In your jet-black hair,

And wear an arrogant carnation

Over your ear.

• Artist:Amália Rodrigues