When I can no longer
Walk along the avenue
When my legs
Can no longer endure
To carry my body
Along as I dance the samba
My samba trophy
I’ll give to whomever deserves it
I’ll remain
Amongst the people, watching
My samba club
Losing or winning
Yet another carnival
Before leaving this earth
I’ll leave the newest samba player
My last request
Don’t let the samba die
Don’t let the samba end
Even the hill was made of samba
Of samba for people to dance the samba.