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Greek Cypriot Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Greek Cypriot, Cyprus
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Greek Cypriot Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Greek Cypriot villages of the Troodos Mountains, known for handmade halloumi cheese and centuries-old olive groves. 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, mana’s little one, the halloumi rests to cool,
Dm Am E7
the mountain village quiets now, beside the shaded pool.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the olive grove 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, mana’s little one, the halloumi rests to cool, the mountain village quiets now, beside the shaded pool. Sleep now, little one, the olive grove 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 “Greek Cypriot Lullaby” Means
“Mana” is a warm Greek word for mother. The Greek Cypriot villages of the Troodos Mountains are known for handmade halloumi cheese and centuries-old olive groves. This original lullaby draws on those mountain-village and cheese-making images of Greek Cypriot life, with “mana” used as a warm address rather than a literal translation.
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