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Dorme, Neném da Bahia
Key: C major~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Bahia, Brazil
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Dorme, Neném da Bahia Lyrics. An original lullaby in Portuguese, inspired by Bahia, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture on Brazil’s northeastern coast. 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
C F C
Dorme, neném da Bahia, o mar já ficou quieto,
F C G7
o coqueiro balança de leve, guardando o teu segredo.
C F C
Dorme, neném da Bahia, a lua brilha no mar,
F C G7
amanhã o sol vai voltar, pra gente brincar.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep, baby of Bahia, the sea has gone quiet, the coconut palm sways gently, keeping your secret. Sleep, baby of Bahia, the moon shines on the sea, tomorrow the sun will return, for us to play.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
C
Guitar
Piano
F
Guitar
Piano
G7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Dorme, Neném da Bahia” Means
Bahia, on Brazil’s northeastern coast, is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture — a place where African heritage, Portuguese language, and Atlantic coastline meet in music, food, and daily life. This original lullaby draws on Bahia’s most familiar images: the sea, the swaying coconut palms, and the warmth of its coastal evenings.
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