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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Longe de casa
Lyrics from "Longe de casa" by Paulo Vanzolini and Eduardo Gudin --- Good Audio Version (Dona Inah) --- Far from home, I cry and want nothing Because off his land, no one wants nor can do anything I miss São Paulo, miss hearing, in the wee hours, low guitar strings And a flute crying its choro… Continue reading Longe de casa
“Tocando em Frente” and “Amora”
Lyrics from "Tocando em Frente" by Renato Teixeira and Almir Sater, released by Maria Bethânia (1990) --- Good Audio Version (Renato Teixeira) --- I go slowly because I've already been in a rush And I wear this smile because I've already cried too much Today I feel stronger, happier - who knows I carry with… Continue reading “Tocando em Frente” and “Amora”
Lyrical Brazil 