Story Behind The Song
Written for Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
| Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
Latin - Samba, Latin - Samba |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful |
Subject |
Paradise |
Lyrics
Olympics 2016 - Down In Rio
words & music
Phil Morrison
Portuguese lyrics
Gina Panizales
(verse 1)
Brazilians welcome the world - as the banners unfurl
Down In Rio
Olympics 2016 - "Live your passion" the theme
Down In Rio
(verse 2)
They come from near & far - "cause everyone is a star
Down In Rio
Copacabana Beach is within your reach
Down In Rio
(bridge) World Unity we're displaying
You'll feel the love everywhere
The Earth Is One Country we're saying..it's
Friendship for all that we'll share
(verse 3)
You'll feel that Samba beat - as the nations compete
Down In Rio
Inspiring boys and girls from around the world
Down In Rio
(vocal/guitar vamp & percussion solo)
(bridge) (Portuguese lyrics)
Bossa nova is playing
The people are dancing
The trees are also dancing
My love flows to yo
(verse 4)
Your fantasy is fulfilled - on the coast of Brazil
Down In Rio
Olympics 2016 - In the land of your dreams
Down In Rio
(vocal & guitar vamp)
(bridge) World Unity we're displaying
You'll feel the love everywhere
The Earth Is One Country we're saying..it's
Friendship for all that we'll share
(verse 5)
You'll feel that Samba beat - as the nations compete
Down In Rio
Olympics 2016 - In the land of your dreams
Down In Rio
(ending vamp)
Down In Rio.......Rio de Janeiro
Down In Rio........bossa nova
Down In Rio........Corcovado
Down In Rio........ Ipanema
Down In Rio.........OLYMPICS 2016!! (short ending)
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