Ilocano Lullaby
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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. Ilocano communities have a long history of migration abroad, particularly to Hawaii and the U.S. mainland in the early 20th century, where thousands worked on sugar and pineapple plantations, and the region’s famous reputation for thrift and hard work is often traced back to the practical necessity of farming a coastline more prone to typhoons and less naturally fertile than other parts of the Philippines. Here you will find the lyrics, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
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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- 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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