Eu Vi Uma Barata
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Eu Vi Uma Barata
I Saw a Roach
Children's Song
Children's Song
(Portuguese)
(English)
Eu vi uma barata
na careca do vovo
quando ela me viu
bateu asa e voou.
I saw a roach
On grandpa's bald spot
When she saw me
She beat her wings and left!
Notes
This style of song is called a "trova". A "trova" is a lyrical composition, often in four lines, that's light and in a popular folk style.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Rosa Clement for contributing this "trova" with its translation.
Thanks to Monique Palomares for sharing her photo.
Obrigada!
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