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Papua New Guinea Lullaby
Key: Am~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chords
A gentle lullaby inspired by the extraordinary natural richness of Papua New Guinea — dense rainforest, winding rivers, and the birds of paradise that call its jungle canopy home.
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Verse 1
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the jungle’s gone to rest,
Dm Am E7
the birds of paradise are still, tucked within their nest.
Verse 2
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the river’s flowing slow,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, but rest now, let it go.
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
Papua New Guinea is home to more than 800 distinct languages — one of the most linguistically diverse places on Earth — with each community carrying its own songs and traditions. Rather than represent any single one of these many cultures, this lullaby offers a gentle, original tribute to the country’s shared natural beauty: its rainforests, rivers, and remarkable birdlife.
Original lullaby inspired by Papua New Guinea’s landscape and biodiversity, offered as a general and respectful tribute. Not a translation of any specific community’s traditional lullaby.
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