Besouro Preto

Black Beetle

Besouro Preto

In Santo AmaroEm Santo Amaro
Around BahiaPelas bandas da Bahia
The Beetle was known for his braveryBesouro era falado pela sua valentia
A bold black man, strong as a bullNegro valente, era forte com touro
Wore gold earringsUsava brinco de ouro
A scarf tied around his neckLenço preso no pescoço
Carried his berimbau and a knife in his pocketTrazia seu berimbau e uma navalha no bolso
Black Beetle was talked about in BahiaBesouro Preto foi falado na Bahia
Feared in Santo Amaro for his braveryTemido em Santo Amaro pela sua valentia
Beetle ehhhh, Beetle ahhhhBesouro êhhhh, Besoura ahhhh
Black Beetle, Beetle from MangangáBesouro Preto, Besouro de Mangangá
Beetle ehhhh, Beetle ahhhh (chorus)Besouro êhhhh, Besoura ahhhh (coro)
All over the worldNo mundo inteiro
There's no one who hasn't heardNão há que não ouviu falar
Beetle ehhhh, Beetle ahhhh (chorus)Besouro êhhhh, Besoura ahhhh (coro)