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O Pastor

The song "Ó Pastor" by Madredeus is originally composed in the key of G minor. It is a part of their album "Antologia" released in 1997. Madredeus is a Portuguese musical ensemble known for their melancholic and atmospheric melodies. The song is performed by the lead vocalist Teresa Salgueiro, who also co-founded the band in 1985. "Ó Pastor" showcases Salgueiro's hauntingly beautiful vocals as she sings of longing and lost love. Notable trivia about the song includes its use in the soundtrack of the Pedro Almodóvar film "Volver" in 2006. The melody of "Ó Pastor" is characterized by its delicate yet emotionally evocative nature, often accompanied by acoustic guitar and melancholic strings, creating a captivating listening experience.
O Pastor - Madredeus

e e a g f e
Ai que ninguém volta
e e a g f e
Ao que já deixou
f f f e f g f e
Ninguém larga a grande roda
f f f e f g f e
Ninguém sabe onde é que andou

e e a g f e
Ai que ninguém lembra
e e a g f e
Nem o que sonhou
f f f e f g f e
( E ) aquele menino canta
f f f e f g f e
A cantiga do pastor

a c a
Ao largo
a c d c b
Ainda arde
a c a
A barca
a c d c b
Da fantasia

c c c b c d c b
E o meu sonho acaba tarde
c c c b c d c b
Deixa a alma de vigia

a c a
Ao largo
a c d c b
Ainda arde
a c a
A barca
a c d c b
Da fantasia

c c c b c d c b
E o meu sonho acaba tarde
c c c b c d c b
Acordar é que eu não queria