Duerme, Mi Cielo
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Duerme, Mi Cielo Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Cuban cradle-song tradition descended from the Spanish ‘Duermete, nino’ lullabies, blended with island imagery. 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 “Duerme, Mi Cielo” Means
Many Cuban lullabies descend from the same Spanish ‘Duermete, nino’ tradition brought across the Atlantic, later blended with the island’s own rhythms and imagery — palm trees, the sea, gentle island breezes. This original cradle song keeps that blend, with ‘mi cielo’ (my darling, literally ‘my sky’) as a warm, everyday Cuban term of endearment.
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