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Rapaz folgado
Lyrics from “Rapaz Folgado” (Idle Youth) by Noel Rosa (1933) — Stop dragging your wood-soled shoe Because a wood-soled shoe was never a sandal Take that kerchief off your neck Buy dress shoes and a tie...
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Coisas Nossas
Lyrics from “Coisas nossas” by Noel Rosa (1932) — I would like to be a tambourine To feel all day long Your hand drumming on my skin. This longing for the guitar and the shack, Our things, our things...
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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,...
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Tarzan, o Filho do Alfaiate
Lyrics from “Tarzan, o Filho do Alfaiate” by Noel Rosa and Vadico (1936) ___ Quem foi que disse que eu era forte? // Who said I was strong? Nunca pratiquei esporte // I’ve never played sports nem...
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“Na Pavuna”–“Lataria”–“Eu vou pra Vila”
“Na Pavuna” by Almirante and Homero Dornelas (pseudonym “Candoca da Anunciação”), released by Bando de Tangarás, January 1930 __ Na Pavuna // In Pavuna Na Pavuna // In Pavuna Tem um samba // There’s a...
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Lyrics from "Positivismo" by Noel Rosa and Orestes Barbosa (1933) https://youtu.be/cDNXg_KdTM0 Recording by Noel Rosa (1933). https://youtu.be/Z39DlhpRMyw And João Nogueira's rendition, from 1981, on...
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Lyrics from "Minha Viola" by Noel Rosa (1930) https://youtu.be/BQAxiK1XDE0 Minha viola / My guitarTá chorando com razão / Is crying with reasonPor causa duma marvada / On account of a no-good womanQue...
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