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Indo-Mauritian Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Indo-Mauritian, Mauritius
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Indo-Mauritian Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Indo-Mauritians, descendants of Indian indentured laborers brought to work the island’s sugarcane plantations. 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 sugarcane rows are still,
Dm Am E7
the temple bell has quieted now, upon the tropical hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the Holi colors 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 sugarcane rows are still, the temple bell has quieted now, upon the tropical hill. Sleep now, little one, the Holi colors 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 “Indo-Mauritian Lullaby” Means
Indo-Mauritians descend from Indian indentured laborers brought to work the island’s sugarcane plantations, and today make up the largest community in Mauritius, celebrating Holi and Diwali across the island. This original lullaby draws on those sugarcane-field and festival images of Indo-Mauritian life.
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