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Ilocano Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Ilocano, Philippines
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Ilocano Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Ilocano people of northern Luzon, known for their rice terraces, coastal fishing villages, and strong traditions of thrift and hard work. 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 northern hills are still,
Dm Am E7
the rice terraces are silver in the moonlight on the hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the fishing boats are in,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will find you safe, and morning will begin.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the northern hills are still, the rice terraces are silver in the moonlight on the hill. Sleep now, little one, the fishing boats are in, tomorrow’s sun will find you safe, and morning will begin.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Ilocano Lullaby” Means
The Ilocano people of northern Luzon are known for their rice terraces, coastal fishing villages, and a strong tradition of thrift and hard work. This original lullaby, written in English, draws on those images of hills and sea central to Ilocano life.
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