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Enga Lullaby
Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Enga, Papua New Guinea
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Enga Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Enga people of Papua New Guinea’s highlands, known for elaborate feathered headdresses worn at sing-sing festivals. 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 feathered plumes are still,
Dm Am E7
the sing-sing drum has quieted now, upon the highland hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the misty valley’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 feathered plumes are still, the sing-sing drum has quieted now, upon the highland hill. Sleep now, little one, the misty valley’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 “Enga Lullaby” Means
The Enga people of Papua New Guinea’s highlands are known for elaborate feathered headdresses worn at sing-sing festivals, vibrant gatherings of dance, drumming, and traditional dress. This original lullaby draws on those feather-headdress and highland images of Enga life.
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