Bedouin Lullaby
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Bedouin Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Bedouin people of Jordan’s desert regions, long known for their tents, camel herds, and desert hospitality. A Bedouin tent is traditionally called bayt al-sha’ar, the house of hair, woven from goat hair to stay cool in summer and warm in winter, and hospitality here follows an old unwritten law: any guest, even a stranger, is owed food and shelter for three days without question, a custom still honored across Jordan’s desert regions including the dramatic landscape of Wadi Rum. Here you will find the lyrics, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Bedouin Lullaby” Means
The Bedouin people of Jordan’s desert regions, especially around Wadi Rum, have long lived a nomadic life built around tents, camel herds, and desert hospitality. This original lullaby draws on those desert and nomadic images of Bedouin life.
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