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Aldi, Aldi, Bopeshim
Key: A minor~60 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kazakhstan
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Aldi, Aldi, Bopeshim Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Kazakh cradle-song tradition, echoing the beloved refrains 'aldi-aldi' and 'bopem' (my baby). 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
Aldi, aldi, bopeshim,
Dm E Am
dala tynyp, uiyktady.
C G
Zhuldyz jarqyn, ai jymyng,
Dm E Am
aldi, aldi, kishkentaiym.
In English
What the words mean
“Hush, hush, my little one, the steppe has grown quiet, gone to sleep. The star shines bright, the moon twinkles, hush, hush, my little one.”
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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 “Aldi, Aldi, Bopeshim” Means
‘Aldi-aldi’ is one of Kazakhstan’s best-loved lullaby refrains, alongside ‘bopem’ (my baby) from the equally famous ‘Ay-ay, bopem’. This original arrangement borrows both terms of endearment, set against the vast, quiet steppe that shapes so much of Kazakh cradle-song imagery.
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