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Turku Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Turku, Finland
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Turku Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Turku, Finland’s historic former capital, set among an archipelago of thousands of islands. 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 river rests tonight,
Dm Am E7
the castle tower stands so still, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the harbor isle 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 river rests tonight, the castle tower stands so still, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the harbor isle 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
Good to know
What “Turku Lullaby” Means
Turku, Finland’s historic former capital, sits at the mouth of the Aura River beside a medieval castle, gateway to an archipelago of thousands of islands. This original lullaby draws on those riverside and island-harbor images of Turku heritage.
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