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Vamos cantar as janeiras 00:07
Vamos cantar as janeiras 00:09
Por esses quintais adentro, vamos 00:11
Às raparigas solteiras 00:13
Por esses quintais adentro, vamos 00:15
Às raparigas solteiras 00:17
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 00:19
Pam, pam, pam, pam 00:21
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 00:23
Pam, pam, pam, pam 00:25
00:27
Vamos cantar orvalhadas 00:35
Vamos cantar orvalhadas 00:36
Por esses quintais adentro vamos 00:39
Às raparigas casadas 00:41
Por esses quintais adentro vamos 00:42
Às raparigas casadas 00:44
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 00:46
Pam, pam, pam, pam 00:48
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 00:50
Pam, pam, pam, pam 00:52
00:54
Vira o vento e muda a sorte 01:02
Vira o vento e muda a sorte 01:04
Por aqueles olivais perdidos 01:06
Foi-se embora o vento norte 01:08
Por aqueles olivais perdidos 01:10
Foi-se embora o vento norte 01:12
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 01:14
Pam, pam, pam, pam 01:15
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 01:17
Pam, pam, pam, pam 01:19
01:22
Muita neve cai na serra 01:29
Muita neve cai na serra 01:31
Só se lembra dos caminhos velhos 01:33
Quem tem saudades da terra 01:35
Só se lembra dos caminhos velhos 01:37
Quem tem saudades da terra 01:39
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 01:41
Pam, pam, pam, pam 01:43
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 01:44
Pam, pam, pam, pam 01:46
01:49
Quem tem a candeia acesa 01:56
Quem tem a candeia acesa 01:58
Rabanadas, pão e vinho novo 02:00
Matava a fome à pobreza 02:02
Rabanadas, pão e vinho novo 02:04
Matava a fome à pobreza 02:06
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:08
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:10
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:11
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:13
02:15
Já nos cansa esta lonjura 02:23
Já nos cansa esta lonjura 02:25
Só se lembra dos caminhos velhos 02:27
Quem anda à noite à ventura 02:29
Só se lembra dos caminhos velhos 02:31
Quem anda à noite à ventura 02:33
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:35
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:37
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:38
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:41
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:43
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:45
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri 02:46
Pam, pam, pam, pam 02:48
02:50

Natal dos simples – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

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By
José Afonso
Album
Cantares do Andarilho
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Language
Portuguese
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Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the evocative melodies of José Afonso's 'Natal dos Simples' and discover the heart of Portuguese Christmas traditions. This song offers a glimpse into a culture rich with community spirit and nostalgic charm, allowing you to connect with Portuguese language and heritage through its heartfelt lyrics.

[English]
Let's sing the New Year's songs
Let's sing the New Year's songs
Through these little courtyards, let's go
To the unmarried girls
Through these little courtyards, let's go
To the unmarried girls
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
Let's sing with dew drops
Let's sing with dew drops
Through these little courtyards, let's go
To the married girls
Through these little courtyards, let's go
To the married girls
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
The wind turns and luck changes
The wind turns and luck changes
Over those lost olive groves
The north wind has gone away
Over those lost olive groves
The north wind has gone away
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
Much snow falls on the mountain
Much snow falls on the mountain
Only old paths are remembered
Those who miss the land
Only old paths are remembered
Those who miss the land
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
Who has the candle lit
Who has the candle lit
Fried bread, new bread, and wine
Feeding the hunger of poverty
Fried bread, new bread, and wine
Feeding the hunger of poverty
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
This long journey tires us
This long journey tires us
Only old paths are remembered
Those who walk at night in luck
Only old paths are remembered
Those who walk at night in luck
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
Pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri, pam-pa-ra-ra, pi-ri
Pam, pam, pam, pam
...
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Vocabulary Meanings

cantar

/kɐ̃ˈtar/

A2
  • verb
  • - to sing

quintais

/kĩˈtailʃ/

B1
  • noun
  • - courtyards

adentro

/ɐ̃dʁɛˈtʁu/

A2
  • adverb
  • - inside

raparigas

/ʁɐpɐˈiɣɐʃ/

B1
  • noun
  • - girls

casadas

/kuˈzadɐʃ/

B1
  • adjective
  • - married

vento

/ˈvẽtu/

A2
  • noun
  • - wind

sorte

/ˈsɔʁt(ə)/

B1
  • noun
  • - luck

neve

/ˈnevi/

A2
  • noun
  • - snow

caminhos

/kɐˈmiɲuʃ/

B1
  • noun
  • - paths, ways

saudades

/sɐwˈdadʒɨʃ/

B2
  • noun
  • - longing, nostalgia

candeia

/kɐ̃ˈdɐjɐ/

B2
  • noun
  • - candle

pão

/pɐ̃w̃/

A1
  • noun
  • - bread

vinho

/ˈviɲu/

B1
  • noun
  • - wine

fome

/ˈfɔmɨ/

B2
  • noun
  • - hunger

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Album: Cantares do Andarilho

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