And then you'll see what I'll become
My hair is falling and I'm gray and old
The light of my eyes will soon fade away
Could you try to picture that in mind?

If I would stand, my back will bend
My shoulders won't take that much weight
Everything changes when we are apart
Forgive me; I've just lost my hollow heart

And if, Maria, you saw me like this
You'll see that years hurt as much as feelings
But, Maria, if you realize
Maybe years won't pass us by

As soon as you come I'll be healed enough
Perhaps my youth will be shinning out
In summer we still remain, in spring we sang
In sickness we torn apart, Maria you've conquered my heart

And if, Maria, you saw me like this
You'll see that years hurt as much as feelings
But, Maria, if you realize
Maybe years won't pass us by

And if your mild and sweet eyes have given live to stars
What'd happen with those who have always loved
You, Maria, make me feel knocked down
Please, my darling, hear this song clear and loud

Oh, Maria, it's for you that I sing
You know, darling, years hurt as much as feelings
But, Maria, if you realize
Maybe years won't pass us by

*Baseado no poema "Marília de Dirceu" de Tomás Antônio Gonzaga