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Kouilou Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kouilou, Republic of the Congo
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Kouilou Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kouilou region along Congo’s Atlantic coast, centered near the port city of Pointe-Noire. 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 fishing boat is still,
Dm Am E7
the Atlantic wave has quieted now, upon the coastal hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the harbor lights 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 fishing boat is still, the Atlantic wave has quieted now, upon the coastal hill. Sleep now, little one, the harbor lights 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 “Kouilou Lullaby” Means
The Kouilou region along Congo’s Atlantic coast, centered near the port city of Pointe-Noire, has long depended on ocean fishing for its livelihood. This original lullaby draws on those fishing-boat and coastal images of Kouilou life.
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