“La Loba” (“The She-Wolf”) is a gentle Uruguayan lullaby passed down through family generations, sung softly at night in homes across the country.
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Verse 1
C F C
La loba, la loba, will rock you soft tonight,
F C G7
sleep now, little one, beneath the pampas light.
Verse 2
C F C
Sleep now, little one, the river’s gone to rest,
F C G7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, but rest now, sleep is best.
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Chords — guitar & piano
C
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Piano
F
Guitar
Piano
G7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
La Loba (“The She-Wolf”) is a traditional Uruguayan lullaby remembered fondly by families across the country, often passed down from grandmother to grandchild. Like many lullabies, it has no single fixed text — each family carries its own small version, sung softly at night for generations.
Traditional Uruguayan lullaby, remembered through family oral tradition. The English lyrics are an original singable arrangement offered as a respectful tribute.
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