Ninna Nanna di Barberino
Ninna Nanna di Barberino Lyrics. A traditional Italian lullaby originating from Barberino, Tuscany, sung by Italian families for generations. Its sweet and repetitive melody makes it a bedtime favorite. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
The original Italian words, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Traditional verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
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What “Ninna Nanna di Barberino” Means
One of the oldest and most atmospheric lullabies of Tuscany. It opens on the warmth of the lit hearth — il ceppo si accende — and closes on the father walking back from the woods with a tiny gift, a pair of party shoes for the newborn. Between fire and homecoming it holds a whole world of country tenderness, sung slowly by the cradle while the house grows quiet.
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