Gyeongsang Lullaby

Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Gyeongsang, Korea

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Gyeongsang Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Gyeongsang region of southeastern Korea, heartland of the ancient Silla kingdom, with its own distinctive dialect and mountain temples. Silla, centered in what is now Gyeongsang, unified the Korean peninsula in 668 CE and went on to become the longest-reigning dynasty in Korean history, lasting nearly a thousand years, and its capital, Gyeongju, still preserves that legacy today as a UNESCO World Heritage site scattered with royal tombs and ancient temples. 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 temple bell is still,

Dm Am E7

the mountain mist is settling now, upon the ancient hill.

Am Dm Am

Sleep now, little one, the river valley’s calm,

Dm Am E7

tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, with morning’s gentle balm.

In English

What the words mean

“Sleep now, little one, the temple bell is still, the mountain mist is settling now, upon the ancient hill. Sleep now, little one, the river valley’s calm, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, with morning’s gentle balm.”

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Chords — guitar & piano

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What “Gyeongsang Lullaby” Means

The Gyeongsang region of southeastern Korea was heartland of the ancient Silla kingdom, known for its own dialect, mountain temples and river valleys. This original lullaby draws on those historic and mountain images of Gyeongsang life.

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