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Maronite Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Maronite, Lebanon
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Maronite Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Maronite Christian community of Lebanon, long rooted in the country’s mountain villages. 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 cedar trees stand tall,
Dm Am E7
the mountain bells have quieted now, as evening starts to fall.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the terraced slopes are 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 cedar trees stand tall, the mountain bells have quieted now, as evening starts to fall. Sleep now, little one, the terraced slopes are 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 “Maronite Lullaby” Means
The Maronite Christian community of Lebanon has deep roots in the country’s mountain villages, near the famous cedar forests that have long symbolized Lebanon itself. This original lullaby draws on those mountain and cedar images of Maronite life.
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