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Ecuadorian Lullaby
Key: Am~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chords
A gentle lullaby inspired by Ecuador’s remarkable range of landscapes — from snow-capped Andean peaks to the Amazon rainforest to the Pacific shore, all within one small country.
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Verse 1
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the Andes touch the sky,
Dm Am E7
the parrots rest in jungle trees as evening passes by.
Verse 2
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, from mountain peak to shore,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, but rest now, nothing more.
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
Few countries pack as much geographic variety into so small a space as Ecuador — snow-capped Andean volcanoes, dense Amazon rainforest, and Pacific coastline, all within a short journey of one another. This lullaby draws on that remarkable range, imagining a single gentle night settling over mountain, jungle and sea alike.
Traditional Ecuadorian lullaby style, inspired by the country’s Andes-Amazon-coast geography. The English lyrics are an original singable arrangement offered as a respectful tribute.
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