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Navajo Weaving Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Navajo Weaving, Navajo
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Navajo Weaving Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Navajo weaving, passed down from mother to daughter for generations, transforming wool into world-renowned patterned rugs. 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 loom rests soft tonight,
Dm Am E7
the woven wool lies still and warm, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the mesa rock 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 loom rests soft tonight, the woven wool lies still and warm, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the mesa rock 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 “Navajo Weaving Lullaby” Means
Navajo weaving, passed down from mother to daughter for generations, transforms hand-spun wool into intricate patterned rugs, world-renowned for their craftsmanship. This original lullaby draws on those loom and mesa-landscape images of Navajo heritage.
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