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Turu, Ngger, TuruTuru, Ngger, Turu
A lullaby from Indonesia

Turu, Ngger, Turu

Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Javanese, Indonesia
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Turu, Ngger, Turu Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Javanese cradle-song tradition of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, known for its terraced rice fields and the shimmering sound of gamelan orchestras. Here you will find the lyrics, meaning, and chords.

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Lyrics & chords

An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.

Verse

Am Dm Am
Turu, ngger, turu, the rice fields have gone still,
Dm Am E7
the gamelan bells have quieted down upon the hill.
Am Dm Am
Turu, ngger, turu, the volcano stands so tall,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s light will wake you gently after all.
In English

What the words mean

“Sleep, little one, sleep, the rice fields have gone still, the gamelan bells have quieted down upon the hill. Sleep, little one, sleep, the volcano stands so tall, tomorrow’s light will wake you gently after all.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

Am
x
Guitar
CEA
Piano
Dm
xx
Guitar
DFA
Piano
E7
Guitar
EBG#
Piano
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What “Turu, Ngger, Turu” Means

Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, is known for its terraced rice fields, the shimmering percussion of gamelan orchestras, and volcanic peaks that rise over the landscape. “Turu” means “sleep” and “ngger” is a warm, affectionate term for a child in the Javanese language. This original lullaby draws on these central images of Javanese daily life.

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Sources & rights

  • An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
  • Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
  • Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
  • Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.

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