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Kichwa LullabyKichwa Lullaby
A lullaby from Ecuador

Kichwa Lullaby

Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Kichwa, Ecuador
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Kichwa Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Kichwa people of Ecuador’s Andean highlands, the country’s largest Indigenous group. Kichwa weavers from towns like Otavalo are known across South America for intricate textiles sold at some of the continent’s oldest and largest Indigenous markets, patterns often carrying meanings passed down through generations. 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 volcano stands so still,
Dm Am E7
the market colors rest tonight, upon the highland hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the woven poncho’s warm,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and shield you from the storm.
In English

What the words mean

“Sleep now, little one, the volcano stands so still, the market colors rest tonight, upon the highland hill. Sleep now, little one, the woven poncho’s warm, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and shield you from the storm.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

Am
x
Guitar
CEA
Piano
Dm
xx
Guitar
DFA
Piano
E7
Guitar
EBG#
Piano
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What “Kichwa Lullaby” Means

The Kichwa are Ecuador’s largest Indigenous group, living across the Andean highlands beneath snow-capped volcanoes, known for colorful woven textiles and market traditions. This original lullaby draws on those highland and market images of Kichwa life.

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