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Nova Era


"Nova Era" by Angra is typically performed in the key of B minor. The song was composed by Rafael Bittencourt, the guitarist of Angra, and features lyrics written by the band's former vocalist, Andre Matos. Released in 2001 as part of the album "Rebirth," "Nova Era" marked the return of Angra after a period of hiatus and lineup changes. The song is characterized by its powerful guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and soaring vocals, blending elements of power metal and progressive rock. The lyrics convey themes of hope, renewal, and embracing a new chapter in life, reflecting the band's own rejuvenation at the time of its release.

Nova Era - Angra
(Rebirth, 2001)

[verso 1]
f e g f ( e - d )
Somehow I know
d e f g a f
That things are gonna change
f e f g c a#
New boundaries on the way
a# a# a g a# a
Like never were before
a# a# a# a g a# a
Find a meaning to your life
a# a# a# a g a# a d
Healing whispers of the angels
f e ( f - e ) d e a1
Bring the sunrise again

[refrão]
c a g a g f d f g a g f
New day shines, fallen angels will arise
a g f d f g a f f a g
Nova Era brings the ashes back to life
( e f e d c a1 )
(Bring ashes back to life)
a a# C g a g f d f g a g f
All over now, all the pain and awful lies
D D C a g f e f
Angels will arise back to life

[verso 2]
f e g f
Fresh winds of hope
d e f g a f
Has taken us ahead
f e f g c a#
Forever is a place
a# a# a g a# a
You have to keep in mind
d a# a# a# a g a# a
No way to limit our goals
d a# a# a# a g a# a d
We'll find a reason to believe
f d f ( e - d ) ( a - g - f - a )
Facing Nova Era

[refrão]
c a g a g f d f g a g f
New day shines, fallen angels will arise
a g f d f g a f f a g
Nova Era brings the ashes back to life
( e f e d c a1 )
(Bring ashes back to life)
a a# C g a g f d f g a g f
All over now, all the pain and awful lies
D D C a g f c ( c - d )
Angels will arise back to life

[ponte]
b . . . E D C b
(Woah...) Come on, arise!
a# a# a# a g a# a
Find a meaning to your life
d a# a# a# a g a# a
No way to limit our goals
a# a# a# a g a# a d
Healing whispers of the angels
f e ( f - e ) d ( a - C - a )
Bring the sunrise again

[refrão]
c a g a g f d f g a g f
New day shines, fallen angels will arise
a g f d f g a f f a g
Nova Era brings the ashes back to life
( d# c a#1 )
(All over now)
b C D a b a g e g a b ( a - g )
All over now, sores of pain and awful lies
E E D b a g f# g
Angels lead you through paradise

[outro]
b a g e g a b a g a b
Nova Era is the passage to your mind
b a g e g a b a g D b
And forever you may find a better time
b a g e g a b a g f# ( f# - g )
Nova Era brings the angels back to life
E
Life!

(música de Kiko Loureiro e Edu Falaschi; letra de Rafael Bittencourt e Felipe Andreoli)