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Como Uma Onda

Como uma Onda (also known by Zen-surfismo) was written by Lulu Santos and Nelson Motta in the early 80s, inspired by a trip to Hawaii. The song talks about the ephemeral nature of things and the importance of living in the present moment. The lyrics invite reflection on the constant changes in life, comparing them to waves in the sea.

Key: C

Introduction:

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         G 
  Nada do que foi será
                         Bm                                                             G 
  De novo do jeito que já foi um dia
                                                                       E7                             Am         E7 
  Tudo passa, tudo sempre passará
         Am                                                                               E7 
  A vida vem em ondas, como um mar
 A7                                                           D7 
    Num indo e vindo infinito
         G 
  Tudo que se vê não é
                                                     Bm                                         G 
  Igual ao que a gente viu a um segundo
                                                                           E7                     Am       E7 
  Tudo muda o tempo todo no     mundo
 Eb 
    Não adianta fugir
                                   G               F7         E7                 Am 
  Nem mentir pra si mesmo agora
   Cm                                       G 
  Há tanta vida lá fora
                 F           E7                   Am 
  Aqui dentro         sempre
       Eb                 F                           G 
  Como uma onda no mar
       Eb                 F                           G 
  Como uma onda no mar
       Eb                 F                           G 
  Como uma onda no mar

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