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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Vocals
Claus Ogerman
Claus Ogerman
Conductor
Wilton Felder
Wilton Felder
Bass
Israel Baker
Israel Baker
Conductor
Joao Palm
Joao Palm
Drums
Ray Armando
Ray Armando
Percussion
Hélio Delmiro
Hélio Delmiro
Rhythm Guitar
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Guitar
João Donato
João Donato
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Songwriter
Claus Ogerman
Claus Ogerman
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Don Henderson
Don Henderson
Assistant Engineer
Al Schmitt
Al Schmitt
Mixing Engineer
Tommy LiPuma
Tommy LiPuma
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Down in Brazil
It takes a day to walk a mile
Time just stands still
And when the people you meet look at you, they smile
They still believe in style
They serve you with their sambas
Till you really know you're down in old Brazil
You can tell you're down in old Brazil
[Verse 2]
Down in Brazil
They never heard of win or lose
If you can't feel
Then all those cafe ole girls in high heel shoes
Will really cure your blues
It seems they are just aim to please
Those women sway like wind in my banana trees
Then you know you're down in old Brazil
[Verse 3]
Down in Brazil
They know a million ways to play
You start to feel
And when you're happy, it's the same as when you pray
You'd think you get away
Then you know you never will
Not when you've been down in old Brazil
Not when you are down in old Brazil
[Verse 4]
Down in old Brazil
Down in old Brazil
Down in old Brazil
Down in old Brazil...
Written by: Michael Franks
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