Lyrics from "Samba do Avião" by Tom Jobim (1963) --- Good Audio Version --- My soul sings I see Rio de Janeiro I'm dying of longing Rio, your sea Beach without end Rio, you were made for me Christ the Redeemer Open arms over Guanabara This samba is just because Rio, I like you The… Continue reading Samba do Avião
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Zumbi
Lyrics from "Zumbi" by Jorge Ben Album: A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974) --- Angola, Congo, Benguela Monjolo, Cabinda, Mina Quiloa, Rebolo Here where the men are There's a big auction They say that in the auction, There's a princess for sale Who came, together with her subjects Chained on an oxcart I want to see,… Continue reading Zumbi
Ouro de Tolo
Lyrics from Ouro de Tolo (Fool's Gold) by Raul Seixas Album: Krig-ha Bandolo (1973) --- I ought to be content Because I have a job I’m called a respectable citizen And I earn 4,000 cruzeiros per month I ought to thank the Lord For having had success in life as an artist I ought to be… Continue reading Ouro de Tolo
Lyrical Brazil 