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Nini, Nini, Ya Moumou
Key: A minor~64 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Morocco
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Nini, Nini, Ya Moumou Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Moroccan cradle-song tradition, shared across Arabic and Amazigh (Berber) households, built around the soothing word ‘nini’. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
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Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
Am E Am
Nini, nini, ya moumou,
Dm E Am
qmar fe-sma yhezzek ntou.
C G
Zaytoun kayrqus doi doi,
Dm E Am
nini, nini, a habibou.
In English
What the words mean
“Hush now, hush now, my little one — the moon in the sky is rocking you. The olive tree sways gently to and fro, hush now, hush now, my beloved.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E
Guitar
Piano
C
Guitar
Piano
G
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Nini, Nini, Ya Moumou” Means
‘Nini’ is one of the best-loved cradle words across Morocco, heard in both Arabic and Amazigh (Berber) households, often paired with playful nicknames like ‘moumou’. This original arrangement leans on the moon and olive groves — familiar, calming images from Moroccan family life — set to a gentle, rocking melody.
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