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Bakongo Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Bakongo, Angola
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Bakongo Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Bakongo people of northern Angola, heirs to the historic Kingdom of Kongo, with a rich tradition of textiles and river-life along the Congo basin. 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 bends so wide,
Dm Am E7
the woven cloth is folded now, and laid down at your side.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the old kingdom’s tales are still,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, above the northern hill.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the river bends so wide, the woven cloth is folded now, and laid down at your side. Sleep now, little one, the old kingdom’s tales are still, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, above the northern hill.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What “Bakongo Lullaby” Means
The Bakongo people of northern Angola are heirs to the historic Kingdom of Kongo, with a rich tradition of woven textiles and river life along the Congo basin. This original lullaby draws on those river and heritage images of Bakongo life.
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