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Sephardic Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Sephardic
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Sephardic Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Sephardic Jewish tradition, carried for centuries across the Mediterranean before finding a home in Israel today. 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 Mediterranean glows,
Dm Am E7
the harbor lights are dimming now, as evening gently grows.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the old song carries 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 Mediterranean glows, the harbor lights are dimming now, as evening gently grows. Sleep now, little one, the old song carries 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
Good to know
What “Sephardic Lullaby” Means
Sephardic Jewish communities carried their traditions across the Mediterranean for centuries, from Spain to North Africa and the Ottoman lands, before many found a home in modern Israel. This original lullaby draws on those seafaring and musical images of Sephardic heritage.
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