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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Expeditionary's Song


The "Canção do Expedicionário" ("Expeditionary's Song") from the Brazilian army is typically performed in the key of G major. Composed by Spartaco Rossi and written by Guilherme de Almeida, it is a patriotic anthem honoring Brazilian soldiers who fought in World War II. An interesting fact is that the song gained widespread popularity and became an emblematic symbol of Brazilian patriotism and military valor. The melody is solemn yet stirring, with lyrics that pay homage to the bravery and sacrifice of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force deployed in the Italian campaign during the war, making it a cherished piece of Brazilian musical heritage.

Canção Do Expedicionário - Hino FEB

Introdução

g g g g d g b g
b b b b g b D b
D D D D C b a g
a a a a g f e d

g g g g d g b g
b b b b g b D b
D D D D C b a g
a a a a D
d e g g g

Estrofes:
e f g g a a g e
f f e d e f d e
d e f f d d g
f f a a f g a b
C b a b C a b g
a g f# g a f g

e f g g a a g e
f f e d e f d e
d e f f d d g
f f a a f g a b
C C b a g f g
a a a b a g C

Refrão
d d g d g b g g
g g b g b D b b
D D D b g b a
a b C b a E D
b b b b b b b b
a a b C D D g C

g d g b g b g d
D D b g a b a
a e C C a C a e
D D E D a C b
e e c e g e g b
D D b g b a g


Final:

g b D E g C E D D g