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Riso Cristalino
Elba Ramalho Lyrics

Meu olhar não leva jeito de chorar
Quando vê o teu sorriso derramar
Esse riso cristalino de alegria
Como o beijo que a praia deu no mar

É melhor ser triste assim como eu estou
Do que ser feliz na vida como estais
Pois felicidade em mim é teu amor
Que é mais claro que uma noite de luar

Quando a brisa dessa noite te abraçar
Vai sentir o frio forte da paixão
O meu braço abraça o corpo de outro amor
Como o beijo que essa praia deu no mar

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Elba Ramalho (born on August 17, 1951 in Conceição de Piancó, Paraíba, Brazil) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, performer, poet and actress. Elba is know for her explosive performances and to many Brazilians her energy and flamboyant personality is compared to that of Madonna and Tina Turner. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forro", a distinctive musical form, characteristic of Northeastern Brazil.

In addition to her successful solo career Read Full BioElba Ramalho (born on August 17, 1951 in Conceição de Piancó, Paraíba, Brazil) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, performer, poet and actress. Elba is know for her explosive performances and to many Brazilians her energy and flamboyant personality is compared to that of Madonna and Tina Turner. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forro", a distinctive musical form, characteristic of Northeastern Brazil.

In addition to her successful solo career, Elba has collaborated with a number of well-established Brazilian acts, including Alceu Valença and her first cousin Zé Ramalho.