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Candombe Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Candombe, Uruguay
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Candombe Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by candombe, an Afro-Uruguayan drumming and dance tradition recognized by UNESCO, born in Montevideo’s Barrio Sur. 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 tambor drums are still,
Dm Am E7
the Barrio Sur parade has passed, upon the Montevideo hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the river breeze 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 tambor drums are still, the Barrio Sur parade has passed, upon the Montevideo hill. Sleep now, little one, the river breeze 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 “Candombe Lullaby” Means
Candombe, a drumming and dance tradition rooted in the heritage of enslaved Africans brought to Uruguay, fills the streets of Montevideo’s Barrio Sur neighborhood and is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. This original lullaby draws on those drum-parade and neighborhood images of Afro-Uruguayan life.
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