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
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Beatriz
"Beatriz" by Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque (1983) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZO2kfmjrS0 --- Look I wonder if she's a maiden I wonder if she's sad I wonder if it's just the contrary I wonder if it's painting The face of the actress If she dances in the seventh heaven If she believes it's another country And if she just learns her part… Continue reading Beatriz
Futuros Amantes
Lyrics from "Futuros Amantes" by Chico Buarque (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRXqukn688 (After the song in this video Chico comments on Brazilian songs about love and heartbreak, mentioning some of his favorites.) -- Don't get flustered, nothing needs to happen right now Love's in no hurry, it can wait in silence Buried deep in a bureau In the poste-restante Millennia,… Continue reading Futuros Amantes
Lyrical Brazil 