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A6
Rio
D#m7(5-) G7(13-) C#m7
Balança esse sorriso natural
Bm7 E7(9) A7M
Do fruto da mangueira, o Carnaval
G#m7(5-) G7(5-) F#m7(11) Em7(9) A7(13-)
Ao colo sempre leva um violão
D7M(9)
Rio
Dm6 C#m7
O Cristo abre os braços sob a mata
F#7(9-) Bm7
No Beco das Garrafas ou na Lapa
E7(9) A6 F#7(13-)
No azul do mar que pinta o coração
Bm7(9) E7(9) C#m7 F#7(13-)
Bondinho me levou aos pés do Arpoador
Bm7 E7(9)
Carlinhos, Menescal
A6 F#7(13-)
Rocinha, Vidigal
Bm7(9) E7(9)
Deu praia de manhã
C#m7 F#7(9-)
Bangu, Maracanã
B7(9)
O Rio que me fez viver
E7(9)
Na banda de Ipanema
How to play Rio
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 A6. 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.