A gentle lullaby inspired by Fiji’s island life — coral reefs, swaying palms, and the soft, steady rhythm of the Pacific Ocean. Fiji is made up of more than 300 islands, and nearly every visit or gathering there still opens with a warm, unhurried “Bula!” — a greeting that carries the same easy, welcoming spirit as this lullaby.
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Verse 1
C F C
Sleep now, little one, the reef has gone to rest,
F C G7
the ocean waves are singing soft, tucked into the west.
Verse 2
C F C
Sleep now, little one, the palm trees sway so slow,
F C G7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, but rest now, let it go.
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Chords — guitar & piano
C
Guitar
Piano
F
Guitar
Piano
G7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
Fiji’s musical traditions are rich and varied across its many islands, often carrying deep historical and family significance. This lullaby offers a gentle, original tribute to the everyday beauty of island life — the reef, the palms, and the ocean’s steady rhythm — rather than a specific historical song.
Original lullaby inspired by Fiji’s island landscape, offered as a general and respectful tribute.
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