She was independence An importance Born Mostly from the highland Her climate exceeds on the equator Beauty beyond the Amazon Basin Which no one can resist A woman whom I loved In the tropical rain forrest Arousing so abundantly Her sources superlative But largely unexploited An ethnic mixture The vitality of her arts Owes so much The Samba we showcase Thriving with crafty influence Her language craving To charm my heart As time expired A woman with cultural succession Leaving her But feeling breathless My lady Brasilia As I depart From the lovely beaches Of Rio de Janeiro Her remembrance Carving our Samba love