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Sindhi Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Sindh, Pakistan
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Sindhi Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Sindh, Pakistan’s southern province along the Indus River, home to ancient trade routes and Sufi poetry. 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
Sleep now, little one, the Indus flows so slow,
Dm Am E7
past ancient forts and desert sand, where cool night breezes blow.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the boatman’s song has ceased,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will greet the river, and your dreams released.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the Indus flows so slow, past ancient forts and desert sand, where cool night breezes blow. Sleep now, little one, the boatman’s song has ceased, tomorrow’s sun will greet the river, and your dreams released.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Sindhi Lullaby” Means
Sindh, Pakistan’s southern province along the Indus River, is home to the Sindhi people, whose culture is deeply tied to the river’s ancient trade routes, Sufi poetry, and desert landscapes. This original lullaby, written in English, draws on the Indus and its timeless presence in Sindhi daily life.
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