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Barci, Barci, Karama
Key: A minor~60 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Niger
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Barci, Barci, Karama Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Hausa cradle-song tradition shared across Niger and Nigeria, echoing the well-loved lullaby 'Bere Mo'. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Sing & play
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
Am E Am
Barci, barci, karama,
Dm E Am
hamada ta natsu yau da dare.
C G
Taurari suna haske sama,
Dm E Am
barci, barci, karama.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep, sleep, little one, the desert is calm tonight. The stars shine above, sleep, sleep, little one.”
Play it
Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E
Guitar
Piano
C
Guitar
Piano
G
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Barci, Barci, Karama” Means
The Hausa lullaby tradition, shared across Niger and Nigeria, includes gentle cradle songs like ‘Bere Mo’. This original lullaby echoes that same tender Hausa spirit, set against the quiet of the Sahel at night.
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