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Kaqchikel Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kaqchikel, Guatemala
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Kaqchikel Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kaqchikel Maya of Guatemala’s central highlands, around the shores of Lake Atitlán. 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 lake reflects the stars,
Dm Am E7
the volcano watches over you, from mountains near and far.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the market day is done,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, as bright as any one.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the lake reflects the stars, the volcano watches over you, from mountains near and far. Sleep now, little one, the market day is done, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, as bright as any one.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Kaqchikel Lullaby” Means
The Kaqchikel Maya live around Lake Atitlán in Guatemala’s central highlands, a region ringed by volcanoes and known for its vibrant market towns. This original lullaby draws on those lake and highland images of Kaqchikel life.
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