Ninna Nanna, Monelletto
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Ninna Nanna, Monelletto Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Umbrian cradle-song tradition, affectionately calling the baby a ‘monelletto’ — a little rascal. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Ninna Nanna, Monelletto” Means
‘Monelletto’ is a playful, affectionate Italian diminutive of ‘monello’ (rascal) for a mischievous little one, used here even for the sweetest, sleepiest baby. This original arrangement draws on Umbria’s green, rolling countryside: hills, rooftops and swaying olive trees, a gentle backdrop for a lullaby.
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- An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
- Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
- Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
- Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.
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