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Ninna Nanna Ninna Oh
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Ninna Nanna Ninna Oh Lyrics. One of the most popular Italian lullabies, recognizable by its sweet refrain “ninna oh” used to rock children to sleep. It has become a classic of Italian bedtime traditions. Here you will find the full lyrics, translation, meaning, and chords.
Verse 1
A D A
Ninna nanna ninna oh,
D E A
Questo bimbo a chi lo do?
A D A
Ninna nanna ninna oh,
D E A
Questo bimbo a chi lo do?
Verse 2
A D A
Se lo do alla Befana
D E A
me lo tiene una settimana
A D A
Se lo do al Bove Nero
D E A
me lo tiene un anno intero
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What “Ninna Nanna Ninna Oh” Means
One of Italy’s oldest and most famous lullabies, passed down through generations. The mother playfully asks “who shall I give this baby to?” — naming figures from folklore — only to keep the little one close and safe. Beneath the playful words lies pure tenderness and a mother’s protective love.
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