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Kazakh Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kazakh, Kazakhstan
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Kazakh Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kazakh people, nomadic herders of the vast steppe of Kazakhstan, long known for horsemanship and eagle hunting. 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 wide steppe rests tonight,
Dm Am E7
the golden eagle folds its wings, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the yurt is warm and near,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the wide steppe rests tonight, the golden eagle folds its wings, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the yurt is warm and near, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What “Kazakh Lullaby” Means
The Kazakh people are nomadic herders of the vast Central Asian steppe, long celebrated for their horsemanship and the ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. This original lullaby draws on those steppe and nomadic images of Kazakh life.
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