Composer: Jackson Do Pandeiro
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The English translation is below the Portuguese lyrics
Full lyrics
Severino "Serrotão", lá de Campina Grande
Freqüentava toda dança em Bodocongó
Na volta de Zé Leal era bem respeitado
E lá na rua do Arrojado ele estava só
Certa vez apareceu um tal de "Garrafão"
E topou com "Serrotão" um certo bafafá
Quatro murro, quatro queda, desapareceu,
Porque "Serrotão" lhe deu mesmo pra matar
"Garrafão" virou "Garrafa", fugiu lá de Campina,
Passou a ser chamado "vidro de penicilina".
Existe no mundo, meu irmão / A lei da compensação (2x)
Mas um dia atrás do outro é coisa muito boa,
"Serrotão" foi aumentando a sua valentia.
Na cintura ele trazia pistola e peixeira
E soltava brincadeira com a polícia.
Certa vez no Bar da Caça, "Serrotão" estava
Entrou o Cabo Vaqueiro com destacamento
Meteu a lenha pra cima, deu como queria
"Serrotão" pegou a tria, disse "eu não agüento"
De Campina ele mudou-se pra Euclides da Cunha
Passou a ser chamado "serrinha de aparar unha".
Existe no mundo, meu irmão / A lei da compensação (2x)
Translation
Severino "Serrotão", from Campina Grande
Attended every dance in Bodocongó
In Zé Leal's return he was well respected
And there on Arrojado street he was alone
Once a guy named "Garrafão" appeared
And ran into "Serrotão" in a certain brawl
Four punches, four falls, he disappeared,
Because "Serrotão" really hit him to kill
"Garrafão" turned into "Garrafa", fled from Campina,
He came to be called "penicillin bottle".
There is in the world, my brother / The law of compensation (2x)
But one day after another is a very good thing,
"Serrotão" was increasing his bravery.
On his waist he carried a pistol and a peixeira
And he would joke around with the police.
Once at Bar da Caça, "Serrotão" was there
Corporal Vaqueiro entered with a detachment
He went all out, gave it as he wanted
"Serrotão" took to his heels, said "I can't take it"
From Campina he moved to Euclides da Cunha
He came to be called "nail clipper saw".
There is in the world, my brother / The law of compensation (2x)
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