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The format works like this:

The lyrics in Portuguese are in bold

The phonetic spelling for pronunciation is in italics with the STRESSED SYLLABLES IN ALL CAPITALS with syllables se-pa-ra-ted by dash-es

The English translation is in regular text

Thanks to Pensador for this week's submission. (been in the works for a loooong time)

Enjoy!

Santo Antônio Quero Água

Santo Antônio quero água

SAHNH-tooh Ahn-TOHNH-eeh-oh KEH-rooh AH-gwah

Saint Anthony I want water

(coro/chorus)

Santo Antônio quero água

SAHNH-tooh Ahn-TOHNH-eeh-oh KEH-rooh AH-gwah

Saint Anthony I want water

Quero água pra beber

KEH-rooh AH-gwah prah beh-BEHRH

I want water to drink

Quero água pra lavar

KEH-rooh AH-gwah prah lah-VAHRH

I want water to wash

Quero água pra benzer

KEH-rooh AH-gwah prah behnh-ZEHRH

I want water to bless with

Quero água

KEH-rooh AH-gwah

I want water