Smooth tempo, island-feel, open and rhythmic.

Rio De Janeiro Blue has also been recorded by Randy Crawford, Nicolette Larson, Freddy Cole, Lori Donato, Maria Muldaur and Richard Torrance.

The clouds come-a creepin' and you got me weepin' this moment
I can't believe you're really gonna leave this town
Everyone knows, I can't make a move with you
You're turnin' my whole world, upside-down
And I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue

The salty air, your wind-blown hair, reflection on a dream
Thoughts of you with who knows who, flowin' through me like a stream
Brazilian serenades, linger on
Help me lose my soul, in your song
And I get a feelin', that I've seen that last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue,
Rio De Janeiro Blue

(Insturmental Bridge)

Months go by, I wonder why, I'm left here on my own
could it be my destiny, is to live this life alone
these dark and rainy days have turned me cold
long and sleepless nights, gettin' on
and I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue,
Rio De Janeiro Blue