Amália Rodrigues "Alamares" lyrics

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Alamares

Comprei uns alamaresP'ra enfeitares o teu varinoQuero-te à marialvaÀ moda antigaChapéu de aba direitaDe um castiço figurinoE na boca formosa uma cantiga

Bota de pulimentoQue se veja bem o saltoBiqueira miudinha afiambradaE uma cinta de sedaSobre calça de cós altoSamarra de astracã afadistada

Na MourariaDesde a Amendoeira à GuiaVamos encher de alegriaEste bairro sonhadorQue esta guitarraTenha a voz de uma cigarraQue o seu trinado desgarraNuma cantiga de amor

Gravata à cavaleiraNa tua camisa brancaFica mesmo ao pintarSe não te importasVamos depois aos toirosNo Domingo a Vila FrancaE na Segunda-FeiraPara as hortas

Na adega mais antigaDa Calçada de CarricheHavemos de cantar o rigorosoE pões uma melenaNo cabelo de azevicheE sobre a orelhaUm cravo imperioso

Froggings

I have bought some froggingsTo decorate your trench coatI want you dressed à la MarialvaIn the old-fashioned way:A hat with straight brim,And you'll be a model of noble elegance,And a song in your beautiful mouth

Boots of the shiniest leatherSo as to set the heels apart,A refined little metal toe capAnd a silk sashOn high waisted trousers,And an astrakhan fur overcoatIn the style of a true fadista

In MoutariaFrom Amendoeira to GuiaWe will be filling with joyThis dreaming neighborhoodSo that this guitarHas a voice like a cicada'sSpreading a love songAll around with its trills.

A tie like a horse rider'sOn your white shirtLooks like a painted stripe.If it's all the same to youLater we'll be going to see the tourada,Get to Vila Franca on Sunday,Linger among the gardensOn Monday .

In the oldest wine cellarAlong the Calçada de CarricheWe will have to sign with the strictest accuracy.And do get bangsIn your jet-black hair,And wear an arrogant carnationOver your ear.

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