The machete struck low

The banana tree fell

The machete struck low

The banana tree fell

Fall, fall, banana tree

The banana tree fell

A kick is not a sweep

The banana tree fell

A banana tree is never a cashew tree

The banana tree fell

• bananeira also refers to the handstand used in capoeira.

This song may be appropriate to sing when a real

valentão (valiant one) is taught the art of falling.