Iê Viva Meu Deus
also sung as “Louvação”, “Chula”
The traditional louvação that follows the ladainha, thanking God, the mestre and capoeira.
Solo & coro
Iê, viva meu DeusHail, long live my God
Iê, viva meu Deus, camaráHail, long live my God, comrade
Iê, viva meu mestreHail, long live my master
Iê, viva meu mestre, camaráHail, long live my master, comrade
Iê, quem me ensinouHail to the one who taught me
Iê, quem me ensinou, camaráHail to the one who taught me, comrade
Iê, a capoeiraHail to capoeira
Iê, a capoeira, camaráHail to capoeira, comrade
Iê, volta do mundoHail, the world turns
Iê, volta do mundo, camaráHail, the world turns, comrade