Once I Loved ( Amor e Paz ) 

Once I loved . . .

and I gave so much love to this love

it was the world to me!

 

Once I cried . . .

at the thought I was foolish an' proud

and let you say goodbye!

 

Then, one day . . .

from my infinite sadness you came 

and brought me love again!

 

Now I know . . .

that no matter whatever befalls

I'll never let you go!

 

I will hold you close . . . make you stay

because love is the saddest thing 

when it goes away . . .

 

. . . love is the saddest thing 

when it goes away . . .

 

< instrumental break >

 

I will hold you close . . . make you stay

because love is the saddest thing 

when it goes away . . .

 

. . . love is the saddest thing 

when it goes away . . .

 

. . . when it goes away . . .

 

Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Vinicius De Moraes

English lyrics by Ray Gilbert

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Produced by Andy Wiswell

Arranged and Conducted by Nick Perito

Choral Director: Ray Charles and the Ray Charles Singers.

Recorded in RCA Victor's Studio A, New York City

Recording Engineer: Bob Simpson

December 29, 1965 ~ March 1, 1966

A Perry Como Discography 

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