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Franconian Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Franken, Germany
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Franconian Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Franken, a wine-growing region of northern Bavaria with its own distinct Franconian dialect and identity. 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 vineyard rests tonight,
Dm Am E7
the stone bridge crosses calm and still, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the river Main 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 vineyard rests tonight, the stone bridge crosses calm and still, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the river Main 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 “Franconian Lullaby” Means
Franken is a wine-growing region of northern Bavaria with its own distinct Franconian dialect and identity, its terraced vineyards and stone bridges lining the river Main. This original lullaby draws on those vineyard and riverside images of Franconian heritage.
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