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Chadian Arabic Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Chadian Arabic, Chad
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Chadian Arabic Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Chad’s Arabic-speaking community, found across the country’s central and eastern regions. 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 desert wind is calm,
Dm Am E7
the camel bells have quieted now, beneath the evening’s balm.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the stars are shining bright,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and fill the sky with light.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the desert wind is calm, the camel bells have quieted now, beneath the evening’s balm. Sleep now, little one, the stars are shining bright, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and fill the sky with light.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Chadian Arabic Lullaby” Means
Chad’s Arabic-speaking community is found across the country’s central and eastern regions, with a heritage of camel herding and desert trade routes. This original lullaby draws on those desert and pastoral images of Chadian Arab life.
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