Lyrics:

Writer(s): antonio carlos jobim - john kendricks - newton mendoncaWhen I try to sing you say I'm off keyWhy can't you see how much this hurts meWith your perfect beauty and your perfect pitchYou're a perfect terrorWhen I come around must you always put me downIf you say my singing is off key my loveYou will hurt my feelings don't you see my loveI wish I had an ear like yoursA voice that would behaveBut all I have is feelings and a voice gone deafYou insist my music goes against the rules[Desafinado lyrics on http://www.elyricsworld.com]But rules were never meant for lovesick foolsI wrote this little song for you but you don't careIts a crooked song oh but all my love is thereThe thing that you would see if you would play your partIs even if I'm out of tune I have a gentle heartI took your picture with my trusty rollaflexAnd now all I have developed is a complexPossibly in vain I hope you weaken oh my loveAnd forget these rigid rules that undermine my dream ofA life of love and music with someone who'll understandThat even though I may be out of tuneWhen I attempt to say how much I love youAll that matters is the message that I bringWhich is my dear one I love you