Sheryl Cohen: Music

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Rubaião is based on the Brazilian rhythm of Baiao and was co-written with Rubens de La
Corte.

The title of the song comes from Rubens + Baiao.

Rubaião
© Sheryl Ann Cohen/Rubens de La Corte
 
 
Verse 1
I’m sitting in a café
There’s a samba school playing outside.
I take a walk down the street
Hear the Bem-te-vi birds sing replies.
The music’s calling to me
To know the wisdom it sees.
Rhythms of conflict and strife,
Can’t change the passion for life.
 
 
Verse 2
A city larger than life takes a family to make it a home.
The serra offers respite
It’s the passage to my paradise.
A vision dream I have seen,
Landscapes serene unity.
A bold forest kissing her sea
Protecting Earth’s sanctity.
 
 
Chorus (2x)
Yeah, there’s no place in this world like Brazil.
My heart is light with a feeling,
Of knowing soon I’ll be returning.
O paraíso já me chama
Eu vou matar minha saudade.