Antonio Carlos Jobim was a great songwriter. These new translations give a more accurate English version of the songs we know and love. With full respect to the original lyricists we hope to give Jobim fans a new enjoyment and appreciation of these timeless classics.
lyrics
Antonio Carlos Jobim & Vinicus de Moraes
trans. Mal Adam
Am I so scared to be a lover
I want to care for my poor heart
But every love knows a secret
It is the fear that has the power to kill your love
Water everywhere
Water to be drunk my friend
Well I never did a thing so certain
I'm joining in good forgiveness
And now my home is always open
All the doors of my heart are wide open
credits
from Nova Jobim,
released August 8, 2004
Lyn Acton - vocals
Rich Arthurs - guitar
Danny Templeman - percussion
Gordon Kilroy - percussion
Arrangements by Bossa Loco
Translations by Mal Adam
Cover design by Lucy King
Engineered by Collis
Produced by Jay Moy, Lyn Acton & Bossa Loco
Distributed by Proper
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