Fais dodo, Colas mon p’tit frère
Fais dodo, Colas Lyrics. A well-known French lullaby that, like its Cajun “cousin,” uses the expression “fais dodo” to invite a child to sleep. Sung in French homes for generations. On this page, you will find the full lyrics, translation, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
The original French words, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Traditional verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
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What “Fais dodo, Colas” Means
One of the best-loved cradle songs in France and a small window onto old country life. Colas is an affectionate rural nickname; here it is an older brother rocking the baby, promising warm milk if the little one settles. While mother bakes upstairs and father makes chocolate below, the whole household is quietly at work and the child is watched over by everyone. Its slow, circular tune is what has carried it from cradle to cradle for generations.
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