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Hejazi Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Hejazi, Saudi Arabia
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Hejazi Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Hejazi people of western Saudi Arabia, the historic Red Sea coast region home to Mecca, Medina, and the port city of Jeddah. 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 Red Sea waves are low,
Dm Am E7
the harbor lanterns flicker now, with a gentle glow.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the mountain pass is 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 Red Sea waves are low, the harbor lanterns flicker now, with a gentle glow. Sleep now, little one, the mountain pass is 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 “Hejazi Lullaby” Means
The Hejazi people come from western Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, home to the historic trading port of Jeddah and the cities of Mecca and Medina. This original lullaby draws on those coastal and harbor images of Hejazi life.
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