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Down In Brazil

Michael Franks

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Down In Brazil by Michael Franks in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Bossa Nova / Samba Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Cm9   Cm9  [x2]

A1
Down In Brazil      Cmaj7        Cmaj7     It Takes A Day Cm7To Walk A Mile    F7​
Time JusA#maj7t Stand Still       AndA#maj7 When The People You MeetA#m7                       D#7​
Look At You They Smile       G#maj7  They StG#maj7ill Believe In Style G#m7              C#7​
They Serve You With Their Sambas 'Til     F#maj7         F#maj7​
  F#m7    You Really Know You're B7Down In Ol' Brazil     Emaj7        Emaj7​
  Em7    You Can Tell YoA7u're Down In Ol' Brazil Dmaj7        Dmaj7        Dm7      G7​

A2
Down In BraziCmaj7l       TCmaj7hey've Never Heard OfCm7 Win Or Lose            F7​
If You Can't FA#maj7eel       A#maj7Then All Those Cafe Ole GA#m7irls        D#7​
In High Heel Shoes  G#maj7       WiG#maj7ll Really Cure Your G#m7Blues              C#7​
It Seems They All Just AimF#maj7 To Please      F#maj7​
  F#m7    Those Women Sway Like Wind B7In My Banana Trees    Emaj7        Emaj7​
  Em7    Then You Know You're Down In OlA7' Brazil          Dmaj7        Dmaj7        Dm7      G7​

Solo
  Cmaj7   Cmaj7   Cm7   F7
  A#maj7   A#maj7   A#m7   D#7
  G#maj7   G#maj7   G#m7   C#7
  F#maj7   F#maj7   F#m7   B7
  Emaj7   Emaj7   Em7   A7
  Dmaj7   Dmaj7   Dm7   G7

A3
Down In BraziCmaj7l        Cmaj7 They Know A MillioCm7n Ways To Play           F7​
You Start To FA#maj7eel       A#maj7  And When You're Happy It's TheA#m7 Same As When You PD#7ray
  G#maj7         G#maj7          You'd Think You GeG#m7t Away       C#7​
Then You Know You Never Will     F#maj7         F#maj7​
  F#m7    Now When You've Been Down In Ol' B7Brazil            Emaj7        Emaj7​
  Em7    Now When You Are Down In A7Ol' Brazil        Dmaj7        Dmaj7        Dm7      G7​

Ending [Repeat & Fade]
  Cmaj7        Cmaj7        Cm7      F7              Down In Ol' Brazil
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Down In Brazil?

The chords for Down In Brazil are: Cmaj7, Cm9, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, A#m7, D#7, G#maj7, G#m7, C#7, F#maj7, F#m7

What is the original key of Down In Brazil?

The original key is Amaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Down In Brazil?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Down In Brazil in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Down In Brazil be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Down In Brazil on ukulele?

Chord Down In Brazil can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Down In Brazil?

Down In Brazil uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, Cm9, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, A#m7, D#7, G#maj7, G#m7, C#7, F#maj7, F#m7

What is the easiest way to play Down In Brazil?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Down In Brazil released in?

Down In Brazil was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Down In Brazil?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Down In Brazil to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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