Lyrics of Gino Vannelli's CANTO

Dear Listener,
As it is nearly impossible to convey subtle nuances specific to each language, particularly in
light of scansion and phonetic fluidity concerning song form, I have in most cases, forgone
letter translation in effort to reveal the spirit of the original text. - Gino Vannelli.

C A N T O Canto - music and lyrics by Gino Vannelli and Sage (published by Whirling Rainbow Music/BMI and Kekino Music/BMI)
Orchestration by Gino Vannelli and Glenn Morley. Performed by NOA, featuring Tim Jensen on flute.
Piano performed by Gino Vannelli.
Drum program by Sage.

It was a rare sunny day in January. I sat on a rock, facing west, admiring the sky and the benign indifference of the
setting sun.(The Oregon coast is perfect asylum to artists brooding over solutions to career downturns, and the
uncertainties of middle life) When the show ended I heaved a sigh, and closed my eyes. The next thing I remember
was being thoroughly doused by a very cold sneaker wave. - Gino Vannelli

Guardo la notte nascere Il cielo abbraccia il mare Il sole saggio va Cosi’agli occhi miei una lacrima	The night gathers - yonder- Sea touches sky The sun, faithful to its course As is the tear from my eye
Perso nelle domande ancora io Dimentico quel che so gia’ Verita’che ho in me Cosi’ semplice	The voice of nagging doubt Beating in my ear A moment forced to its crisis - how simple - how clear
Amo percio’ vivo Sento e allora si’ capisco Sogno e cosi’ credo Canto e quindi sono	Love or perish Be a light unto yourself Sing, from the heart And all will be well
Penso a quegli anni tristi In cui la melodia taceva Naufrago a terra a stento un po’ Di vento mi spingeva	Dark reflections of a songbird Downed in mid flight A lost mariner - adrift Without wind or starlight
Lo schiaffo di un onda poi di colpo Scosse la vita nel cuore E l’amore si risveglio’ Cosi’ semplice	Then, like a mother’s stern hand A reprimand from the sea - the awakening - shocking For all its divine simplicity
Amo percio’ vivo Sento e allora si’ capisco Sogno e cosi’ credo Canto e quindi sono	Love or perish, Be a light unto yourself Sing, from the heart And all will be well
E adesso l’uragano Mi da pace ed armonia Ed anche il grido dei gabbiani E’ dolce melodia Come il faro nella notte Guida navi all’orizzonte Una stella ora brilla per me	What tempests rage The still mind lulls, Hearing siren strains In trills of gulls For the Light that guides Lost ships at sea At last illuminates the way for me
Amo percio’ vivo Rido e cosi’ la vita e’ bella Sogno e cosi credo Canto e quindi sono Che la musica viva per sempre Con il cuore canto e quindi sono	Love or perish Be a joy unto yourself Sing, fool, from the heart And all will be well Long live the song of ages - From the heart I sing, and all is well

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>>Lyrics with the translations :

1. Canto

2. Una Sola Voce

3. Wayward Lover

4. Parole Per Mio Padre

5. Dea Speranza

6. The Last Dance

7. Mala Luna

8. Joli Coeur

9. Il Viaggio

10. Una Rosa A Dicembre

11. The Last Days Of Summer