Green leaf of immortelle,
Keep the ciuleandra (dance) on the spot,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Keep it steady, boys,
Until my sweetheart gets here,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Hasten just a bit now,
For she is about to get here,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Hasten it with just one more step,
For she is here, she did not stay there,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Two grains, two straws,
Beat the ciuleandra (dance) hard,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Keep it like this, I won't quit,
For I'm synchronized with my sweetheart,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Two grains, two straws,
Beat the ciuleandra (dance) hard,
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.
Once again, boys,
Hop like this, like that.