Category Archives: Chico Buarque

Lígia

Lyrics from “Lígia” by Tom Jobim (1972) — Good Audio Version (João Gilberto) — I’ve never dreamed of you, I’ve never gone to the movies I don’t like samba, I don’t go to Ipanema I don’t like rain, I don’t … Continue reading

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Quando o Carnaval Chegar

Lyrics from “Quando o Carnaval Chegar” by Chico Buarque (1972) — Good Audio Version (Chico Buarque) — For those who see me just standing there, distant Who guarantee I don’t know how to samba I’m saving myself for when Carnival … Continue reading

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Retrato em Branco e Preto

Lyrics from “Retrato em branco e preto” by Tom Jobim and Chico Buarque (1968) — Good Audio Version (Elis Regina) — I’m familiar with each step along this road I know it goes nowhere I know its secrets by heart … Continue reading

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