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
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Solução da Vida
Lyrics to "Solução da Vida" by Paulinho da Viola Album: Bebadosamba (1996) --- Good Audio Version --- I believed in passion, and passion showed me that I'd lost my reason I believed in reason, and reason turned out to be a great illusion I believed in destiny, and let myself be carried along, and in… Continue reading Solução da Vida
Conversa de Botequim
Lyrics from "Conversa de Botequim" by Noel Rosa and Vadico (1935) --- Good Audio Version --- Mister Waiter, do me a favor and bring me hurriedly A good coffee that's not reheated Some bread, nice and warm, with plenty of butter A napkin and a cup of chilled water Close the door on the right,… Continue reading Conversa de Botequim
Lyrical Brazil 