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Hopi Lullaby
Key: G major~62 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsHopi · Arizona, USA
Hopi Lullaby. A traditional song of the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona, sung to soothe children and pass along the values of Hopi culture. Here you will find the meaning and guitar chords.
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A short, clear chant. The chords open from minor into major, like first light arriving.
Chant — soft vocables
G Em
Ah-hey-ya, ah-hey-ya, oh,
C D
ah-hey-ya, ah-hey-ya, oh.
G Em
Hmm-mm, hmm-mm, ah-hey, oh,
C D G
hmm-mm, hmm-mm, ah-hey, oh.
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Chords — guitar & piano
G
Guitar
Piano
Em
Guitar
Piano
C
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Piano
D
Guitar
Piano
Free printable chord sheet
Hopi Lullaby — guitar & piano chords
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The story
The song of the morning star. The Hopi people are known for their profound sense of cosmic order and the dance of life, and their cradle songs are often short, ritual and quietly solemn. Many of them celebrate the coming of dawn: they call down light and courage for the growing child, promising that the new day will bring new discoveries.
Vocal coach tip. Precision matters here. Every note should be clear and clean. Imagine singing in a vast open space, where the sound must travel a long way without losing its energy.
Indigenous lullabies are part of a millennia-old oral heritage. The arrangement presented here is an original reworking, intended as a respectful tribute to the beauty and spirituality of these cultures.
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