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Nana de la Pampa
Key: C~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chords
A gentle lullaby inspired by Argentina’s vast pampas — wide open grasslands, resting horses, and the quiet hush that settles over the plains each night.
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Verse 1
C F C
Sleep now, little one, the pampas wind is still,
F C G7
the gauchos rest their horses now, beyond the far hill.
Verse 2
C F C
Sleep now, little one, the southern stars are bright,
F C G7
tomorrow’s sun will rise again, but rest now, sleep tonight.
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Chords — guitar & piano
C
Guitar
Piano
F
Guitar
Piano
G7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
Argentina’s folk lullaby tradition draws deeply on the imagery of the pampas — the wide grassland plains that shape so much of the country’s culture and identity. This lullaby imagines that same vast, quiet landscape settling into stillness each night, offering a gentle backdrop for a child drifting off to sleep.
Traditional Argentine lullaby style, inspired by the country’s pampas heritage. The English lyrics are an original singable arrangement offered as a respectful tribute.
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