I hear the people saying
They say the world is changing
That there's no time for things like poetry
No, isn't for a tender melody

They say it's time for crying
That love is dead or dying
They even say it's wrong in making plans
For sentimental things like holding hands

We have the stars, the sun, the moonlight
And hearts to carve on willow trees
And we have love - if you won't love
And for anew to remedies

There may be downs to think? to
But plenty ups to sing to
So if the world is wrong, let's change the song
For now it's the right time to sing! Laiaraiá-rá
Now it's the right time to sing! Laiaraiá-rá
Sim, é preciso cantar!

[Instrumental]

We have the stars, the sun, the moonlight
And hearts to carve on willow trees
And we have love - if you won't love
And for anew to remedies

There may be downs to think? to
But plenty ups to sing to
So if the world is wrong, let's change the song
For now it's the right time to sing! Laiaraiá-rá
Sim, é preciso cantar! Laiaraiá-rá
Now it's the right time to sing! Laiaraiá-rá
Sim, é preciso cantar! Laiaraiá-rá
Now it's the right time to sing! Laiaraiá...