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Jobim
words and music by Matt Abell
©2004 All rights reserved
 

Brazil ‘bove the alleyway
pouring out a Brooklyn three-story
She sambas the neighbors awake
luring all the lovers to her place

Whenever the lady entertains
Antonio Carlos Jobim plays
Another romance, another name
Antonio Carlos Jobim plays

The men with their wine and bouquets
come and go by window, fire escape
The candles will glow in the gloom
perspiration hidden by perfume

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Her smile, like the record, is worn
but the bossanova makes them yearn
The needle falls into the groove
With a flourish, they begin to move

CHORUS

How long till the passion-play dies
Till the spirit softens in her eyes
Till men and madeira run dry
and the music leaves them with their lies

CHORUS

Brazil ‘bove the alleyway
pouring out a Brooklyn three-story
Antonio Carlos Jobim
every lover bears the trace of him

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