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Irish Traveller Lullaby
Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Irish Traveller, Ireland
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Irish Traveller Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Irish Travellers, a recognized indigenous ethnic minority with a traditional nomadic heritage. 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 barrel wagon’s still,
Dm Am E7
the campfire glow has quieted now, upon the roadside hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the horses rest so 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 barrel wagon’s still, the campfire glow has quieted now, upon the roadside hill. Sleep now, little one, the horses rest so 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
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What “Irish Traveller Lullaby” Means
Irish Travellers are a recognized indigenous ethnic minority with their own nomadic heritage, traditionally traveling in horse-drawn, brightly painted barrel-top wagons. This original lullaby draws on those wagon and horse-and-road images of Traveller life.
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