Ano Novo [English translation]

The king has arrived,

already he had the bells chiming throughout the city

To sing the hymns, to raise the flags

And me, a very obedient kid, was indifferent

Later I move myself to become content

Because it is New Year's

For long my people have been living this violence

It's the same toil, it's the same drumming

I'm made to disbelieve, it's always the same ploy

And those who have already stood and seen that same old egg

Today are glad because it is New Year's

My love asked me for a new colorful dress to celebrate

I said: Pretend you are not barefoot,

dance a waltz, I will be your partner

And to my friend who no longer finds humor

Every year that passes makes him cry

I say: Man, you have your pride

Don't make a fuss, the king won't be pleased

And whoever was blind might suddenly see all the blue in life

Whoever might be sick, will overcome that challenge

Whoever might have a gift, will bring the flashiest

Whoever might have some sense, will be very glad

Whoever might have reason to smile, stay there in front

Because seeing his people so valiant and loyal,

The king will be glad, because it is New Year's

• Artist:Chico Buarque
• Album:Chico Buarque de Hollanda - Vol. 2 (1967)