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Bosniak Sevdalinka Lullaby
Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Bosniak, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bosniak Sevdalinka Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by sevdalinka, a traditional urban folk song of Bosnia recognized by UNESCO, blending South Slavic poetry with Ottoman-era musical influence. 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 saz strings rest tonight,
Dm Am E7
the old town lanterns glow so soft, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the gentle song 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 saz strings rest tonight, the old town lanterns glow so soft, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the gentle song 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 “Bosniak Sevdalinka Lullaby” Means
Sevdalinka is a traditional urban folk song of Bosnia, recognized by UNESCO, blending South Slavic oral poetry with Ottoman-era musical influence, often accompanied by the saz or accordion. This original lullaby draws on those old-town and melancholy-melody images of Bosniak sevdalinka tradition.
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