Lyrics to "Insensatez" ("Foolishness" or "Folly"), 1961 Music by Tom Jobim, Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes --- Ah, foolishness What have you done Such a reckless heart You made cry from pain Your love Such a delicate love Ah, why were you So weak that way In such a soulless way Ah, my heart That… Continue reading Insensatez
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Samba da Bênção
Lyrics from "Samba da Bênção" by Vinicius de Moraes and Baden Powell Album: Vinicius (1967) ----- It’s better to be happy than to be sad Jo is the best thing that exists It’s just like a light in your heart But to make a samba with beauty You need a lot of sorrow You need a lot… Continue reading Samba da Bênção
Valsinha
Lyrics from "Valsinha" by Chico Buarque and Vinicius de Moraes Album: Construção (1971) ----- One day he arrived much different from the way he usually arrived He looked at her much more warmly than he usually looked at her And he didn't curse life as much as he usually did And he didn't even leave her alone in a… Continue reading Valsinha
Lyrical Brazil 