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A lullaby from Palestine

Tatreez Lullaby

Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Tatreez, Palestine
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Tatreez Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by tatreez, the centuries-old Palestinian embroidery tradition passed from mother to daughter. A tatreez pattern could once tell you where a woman was from and even her marital status just by looking at the stitching, and in 2021 UNESCO recognized the craft as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. 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 needle rests tonight,
Dm Am E7
the stitched red thread lies still and soft, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the woven pattern’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 needle rests tonight, the stitched red thread lies still and soft, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the woven pattern’s near, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

Am
x
Guitar
CEA
Piano
Dm
xx
Guitar
DFA
Piano
E7
Guitar
EBG#
Piano
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What “Tatreez Lullaby” Means

Tatreez, the centuries-old Palestinian embroidery tradition, uses intricate cross-stitch patterns passed from mother to daughter, each village once known for its own distinct motifs. This original lullaby draws on those needle and thread images of Palestinian embroidery life.

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