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Kanuri Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kanuri, Niger
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Kanuri Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kanuri people of eastern Niger, heirs to the historic Kanem-Bornu Empire near Lake Chad. 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 lakeside reeds are still,
Dm Am E7
the ancient city’s tales rest now, upon the desert hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the caravan 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 lakeside reeds are still, the ancient city’s tales rest now, upon the desert hill. Sleep now, little one, the caravan 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
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What “Kanuri Lullaby” Means
The Kanuri people of eastern Niger are heirs to the historic Kanem-Bornu Empire, a powerful trading kingdom that once flourished near Lake Chad. This original lullaby draws on those lakeside and historic images of Kanuri life.
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