Sapo Cai [English translation]

Half an hour just passed,

the heart remains here (remains here).

Now the time has come -1

those who doesn't dance samba, doesn't cry.

Don't let the frog fall,

it has the stars as floor.2

And so the sun wants to rise (wants to rise).

The dust scatters,

my dance of samba is pounding3

when people smile.

Today I'm their love,

and it has no ending,4

because the samba is hot.

Come with the people, my dear.

The Master of the Ceremonies taught

that to dance the samba gives us life,

because the nature sings.

Bring the beauty

to the avenue.

Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí.

Balance the mulatto chair, don't let the frog fall.

Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí, Piuí.

Balance the mulatto chair, don't let the frog fall.

1. Lit. 'is arriving'2. Lit. 'in the ground the stars'3. Lit. 'battles'4. Lit. 'farewell,' 'parting,' etc.

• Artist:Carlinhos Brown