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A lullaby from Brazil

Dorme, Neném da Bahia

Key: C major~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Bahia, Brazil
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Dorme, Neném da Bahia Lyrics. An original lullaby in Portuguese, inspired by Bahia, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture on Brazil’s northeastern coast. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.

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Lyrics & chords

An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.

Verse

C F C
Dorme, neném da Bahia, o mar já ficou quieto,
F C G7
o coqueiro balança de leve, guardando o teu segredo.
C F C
Dorme, neném da Bahia, a lua brilha no mar,
F C G7
amanhã o sol vai voltar, pra gente brincar.
In English

What the words mean

“Sleep, baby of Bahia, the sea has gone quiet, the coconut palm sways gently, keeping your secret. Sleep, baby of Bahia, the moon shines on the sea, tomorrow the sun will return, for us to play.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

C
x
Guitar
CEG
Piano
F
Guitar
CFA
Piano
G7
Guitar
DFGB
Piano
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What “Dorme, Neném da Bahia” Means

Bahia, on Brazil’s northeastern coast, is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture — a place where African heritage, Portuguese language, and Atlantic coastline meet in music, food, and daily life. This original lullaby draws on Bahia’s most familiar images: the sea, the swaying coconut palms, and the warmth of its coastal evenings.

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Sources & rights

  • An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
  • Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
  • Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
  • Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.

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