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Azande Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Azande, South Sudan
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Azande Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Azande people of southwestern South Sudan, known for their hand-carved harps and evening storytelling. 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 forest songs are still,
Dm Am E7
the carved harp rests beside the fire, upon the quiet hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the savanna night 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 forest songs are still, the carved harp rests beside the fire, upon the quiet hill. Sleep now, little one, the savanna night 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 “Azande Lullaby” Means
The Azande people of southwestern South Sudan are known for their hand-carved harps, often shaped with stylized animal heads, played during evening storytelling in forest and savanna villages. This original lullaby draws on those musical and forest-village images of Azande life.
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