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 I'm familiar with the stones in the path And I know, too, that there, alone,… Continue reading Retrato em Branco e Preto
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Samba de Orly
Lyrics from "Samba de Orly" (1970) Music by Toquinho; lyrics by Chico Buarque and Vinicius de Moraes Chico Buarque and Toquinho sing the version banned by censors: --- Good Audio Version (censor-approved) --- Go on, my brother, catch that plane You're right for running away like this From this cold, but kiss My Rio de Janeiro… Continue reading Samba de Orly
O Meu Guri
Lyrics from "O Meu Guri" by Chico Buarque Album: Almanaque (1981) --- Good Audio Version --- When, young man, my child was born It wasn't the moment for him to come out He came out looking hungry And I didn't even have a name to give him How I carried on, I don't know how to… Continue reading O Meu Guri
Lyrical Brazil 