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The Doobie Brothers – Rio (1976) | Track profile | Dork

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The Doobie Brothers
Takin’ It to the Streets
Rio

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The Doobie Brothers

Rio

Release date: 19th March 1976

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"Rio" is a track by The Doobie Brothers, from the album Takin’ It to the Streets, released 19th March 1976. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Rio

When things get stale

You get on a boat and sail

To Rio

The beaches and the sea

That's where I long to be

In Rio

But I'm workin' for the man every day

Up in the city, got to get away

On a boat around the corner

And it's waiting there for you and me

In Rio

Dark eyed lady

Drive Mercedes everywhere

In Rio

She said, "Do you wanna take a ride?"

So I jumped right in beside her

In Rio

But I'm workin' for the man every day

Up in the city, got to get away

On a boat around the corner

And it's waiting there for you and me

In Rio

When things get stale

You get on a boat and sail

To Rio

The beaches and the sea

That's where I long to be

In Rio

But I'm workin' for the man every day

Up in the city, got to get away

On a boat around the corner

And it's waiting there for you and me

In Rio

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Track details

From Takin’ It to the Streets

1976

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Takin’ It to the Streets

The Doobie Brothers

Release year

1976

—Rio
—Carry Me Away
—Takin' It to the Streets
—It Keeps You Runnin'
—8th Avenue Shuffle
—Wheels of Fortune
—For Someone Special
—Turn It Loose
—Losin' End

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