Chasin' the Blues in Bahia

Story Behind The Song

The song was inspired by the site of millions of people in the streets of Salvador during Carnaval and the song is intended to capture/express the special magic that exists in the State of Bahia, Brazil.

Song Description

The song describes the special magic of the state of Bahia, Brazil, site of the largest Carnaval in Brazil.

Song Length 4:54 Genre World - South American, Latin - Samba
Tempo Fast (151 - 170) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Exultant, Joyful Subject Paradise, Happiness
Similar Artists Gloria Estefan, Santana Language Multi-Language
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Chasin? the Blues in Bahia
Tô Atrás do blues na Bahia
© 2000 Music composed by Doug Adair
English lyrics composed by Doug Adair and translated by Thomas Neto-Smith

Verse 1 English ? A Part

I walked out this morning, the sun was burnin? bright

Sky was deep, deep blue?blue water shimmered in the light
Thousands of people were passin? through the streets
They were on their way to chase the blues down at the beach

Bridge 1 English ? B Part
I never heard so much commotion in the air
Sweet sounds of joy and laughter ringin? everywhere

Chorus 1 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia

Verse 1 Portuguese ? A Part

Botei o pé na rua, debaixo do m?or sol
Que céu, mais azul, espelhando a cor do mar
Tava todo mundo passando pelas ruas
Pra correr atrás do blues na Ba-hia.

Bridge 1 Portuguese ? B Part
Nunc?ouvi tanta comoção no ar
Gritaria d?alegria pra nunc?acabar.

Chorus 1 Portuguese ? C Part
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia

Instrumental Break on A, B and C Parts


Verse 2 English ? A Part

In sunny Salvador, the Pelourihno?s crowded streets
On the beaches north and south, they?re all bouncing to the beat
From the San Franciso Valley to the river's ocean ports
Throughout Baiano country, always been the favorite sport

Bridge 2 English ? B Part
You don?t even need your dancin? shoes
When the rythym grabs you, you can?t get loose

Chorus 2 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia

Verse 2 Portuguese ? A Part

Nos bairros do Salvador e nos bêcos do Pelô
Das praias de Trancoso ?té o Costa do Sauípe
Do Rio São Francisco ?té Chapada Diamantina
Do alto de Barreiras ?té o mangue de Maragojipe.

Bridge 2 Portuguese ? B Part

Não precisa de roupa chique
O negóc? é aguentar o pique!

Chorus 2 Portuguese ? C Part
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia

Instrumental Break on A, B and C Parts







Verse 3 English ? A Part
If life has made you sad and you?re tired of the pain
The odds are all against you and you?re ready for a change
Set your compass for Bahia wherever you may be
The moment you arrive there all your cares will be relieved

Bridge 3 English ? B Part
There are many roads you can choose
Take one that leads you to Bahia?s blues

Chorus 3 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia

Chorus 4 English and Portuguese ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia

Lyrics Doug Adair Music Doug Adair
Producer Fred Barreto Publisher Cajazz & Umblues

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