Poeta, meu poeta, camarada, Poeta da pesada, do pagode e do perdão Perdoa essa canção improvisada, em tua inspiração De todo o coração Da moça e do violão do fundo.
Poeta, poetinha, vagabundo Virado vira mudo, vira e mexe paga e vê Que a vida não gosta de esperar A vida é para valer a vida é para levar Vinícius, velho saravá
Poeta, meu poeta camarada Se todos fossem iguais a você.
Strangers in the night exchanging glances Wondering in the night What were the chances we would be sharing love Before the night was through.
Something in your eyes was so inviting, Something in you smile was so exciting, Something in my heart told me I must have you.
Strangers in the night, two lonely people We were strangers in the night Up to the moment When we said our first hello. Little did we know Love was just a glance away, A warm embracing dance away and
Ever since that night we´ve been together Lovers at first sight It turned out so right, For strangers in the night