Lyrics from Sasaci-Pererê by Jorge Ben (1982) _ Sasaci Sasaci Pererê Saci, Saci Pererê Pula, brinca e joga// Jump joke play Que eu quero ver //That's what I want to see Toda turma vai querer fazer // Every gang is gonna want to make Uma aposta com você// A bet with you E essa aposta… Continue reading Sasaci-Pererê
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Diz que fui por aí
Lyrics from "Diz que fui por aí" by Zé Kéti and Hortêncio Rocha (1964) -- If anyone asks after me, tell them I went out Carrying my guitar under my arm On any corner, I'll stop At any little bar, I'll go in And if there's reason - that's another samba I'll compose If they want to know… Continue reading Diz que fui por aí
Samba do Irajá
Lyrics from "Samba do Irajá" by Nei Lopes (1976) Original recording by Roberto Ribeiro (1976): Recording by Nei Lopes (1980): I have stamped on my face, and in my chest, On the side opposite the right, a saudade (What saudade!) A sensation that in reality I haven't even been half Of what you dreamed (What you dreamed) It's roads,… Continue reading Samba do Irajá
Lyrical Brazil 