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Cherokee Syllabary Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Cherokee Syllabary, Cherokee
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Cherokee Syllabary Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Cherokee syllabary, the writing system created by Sequoyah in 1821, still taught and celebrated today. 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 written letters rest,
Dm Am E7
the mountain mist is quiet now, upon the forest crest.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the river song is 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 written letters rest, the mountain mist is quiet now, upon the forest crest. Sleep now, little one, the river song is 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 “Cherokee Syllabary Lullaby” Means
In 1821, Sequoyah created the Cherokee syllabary, a complete writing system that let the Cherokee language be read and written for the first time, still taught and celebrated today. This original lullaby draws on those written-language and Smoky Mountain images of Cherokee heritage.
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