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Strandzha Lullaby
Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Strandzha, Bulgaria
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Strandzha Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Strandzha region of southeastern Bulgaria, home to Nestinarstvo, an ancient fire-dancing ritual recognized by UNESCO. 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 embers glow so soft,
Dm Am E7
the gaida’s song has quieted now, up in the hills aloft.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the sacred fire’s 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 embers glow so soft, the gaida’s song has quieted now, up in the hills aloft. Sleep now, little one, the sacred fire’s 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 “Strandzha Lullaby” Means
The Strandzha region of southeastern Bulgaria is home to Nestinarstvo, an ancient fire-dancing ritual recognized by UNESCO, performed to the sound of the gaida bagpipe during the feast of Saints Constantine and Helena. This original lullaby draws on those fire-ritual and mountain images of Strandzha life.
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