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A7 D D6 D7M D6 D
Brazil
D6 D7M D6 Em Em5+ Em6 Em5+ A7
Where hearts were entertaining June
Em9 Em6 Em9 A7 Em9 Em6 Em9 A7
We stood beneath an amber moon
G/B A7 G/B D D7M D6
And softly murmured, "Someday soon"
B7 E7 A7 D A7 C#7 C7
We kissed and clung together
B7 C C/B Am7 B7
Then, tomorrow was another day
C C/B Am7 B7
The morning found me miles away
C C/B Am7 Em Em5+ Em6 Em5+
With still a million things to say
Em C Cm Em Em7+ Edim Gdim D
Now, when twilight dims the sky above
A D Gdim Em
Recalling thrills of our love
Bb9 A9 D D6 D7M D6
There's one thing I'm certain of
D Em Em5+ Em6 Gdim D Em Em5+ Em6 Gdim D D6 D7M D6 D
Return I will to old Brazil

How to play Brazil

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A7. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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