From the recording Imusial Kiaffa SINGS!

Lyrics

BERIMBAU by Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes

People say he's a pescadore
From the city of Salvador
People say he came long ago
But that's all that they seem to know

What's your name
You can ask, and see
My name matters not says he
But i do have a song to sing
And the love for a bow and string
And I know what a song can do
Make a wish and I’ll make it true
Berimbau

When he plays that bow and string
What magic he can bring
So sing you Berimbau
Play your song across the sea
And tell my love for me
I need her
Berimbau