They come in the white boats
Many years ago
They gave you presents and promised you a lot
But they locked you on a chain
Put you in a mine
And they said: "Work for the glory
Of our God"
Fly away, little Paraquayo
Spread your wings out to the sky
Fly away, little Paraquayo
'Cause the white men's on the rise
And your body is so hungry
And your mind is filled with fear
Fly away, little Paraquayo
'Cause the soldiers soon be here
They said you're just an Indian
Not better than a beast
Only good for working like a slave
And so you sweat and run
Till the day is done
While you know you could be better
In your grave
Fly away, little Paraquayo
Spread your wings out to the sky
Fly away, little Paraquayo
'Cause the white men's on the rise
And your body is so hungry
And your mind is filled with fear
Fly away, little Paraquayo
'Cause the soldiers soon be here