Lyrics from "Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas" by Carlos Lyra and Vinicius de Moraes (1963) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y88EguvjlVM --- Original recording (Jorge Goulart) --- Our Carnival is over No one hears songs being sung No one passes by anymore, playing, happy And in people's hearts, longing and ashes are all that's left In the streets, the scene… Continue reading Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas
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Cotidiano no. 2
Lyrics from "Cotidiano no. 2" by Vinícius de Moraes and Toquinho (1972) --- Good Audio Version (Vinícius de Moraes & Toquinho) --- Hay dias que no sé lo que me pasa I open my Neruda and shut out the sun I mix poetry with cachaça And I end up arguing over football But it doesn't… Continue reading Cotidiano no. 2
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
Lyrical Brazil 