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Acholi Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Acholi, Uganda
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Acholi Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Acholi people of northern Uganda, known for a rich oral storytelling and call-and-response singing tradition across the savanna. 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 savanna wind is low,
Dm Am E7
the storyteller’s voice has hushed, as evening starts to glow.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the drums have gone to rest,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and find you at your best.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the savanna wind is low, the storyteller’s voice has hushed, as evening starts to glow. Sleep now, little one, the drums have gone to rest, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and find you at your best.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What “Acholi Lullaby” Means
The Acholi people of northern Uganda are known for a rich oral storytelling tradition and call-and-response singing carried across the open savanna. This original lullaby draws on those storytelling and evening images of Acholi life.
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