Schlaf Wärds, Chindli
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Schlaf Wärds, Chindli Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Swiss German cradle-song tradition, where a baby is tenderly called ‘Chindli’ and the arrival of the stars signals bedtime. 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 “Schlaf Wärds, Chindli” Means
In Swiss German-speaking regions, traditional lullabies often use the tender diminutive ‘Chindli’ (little child) and describe the stars coming out as a cue for sleep, echoed in the well-known folk lullaby ‘Chindli my, schlaf nur y’. This original arrangement draws on that same imagery, along with the quiet of the Alps and resting cattle — a peaceful, pastoral backdrop typical of Swiss cradle songs.
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