Nursery RhymesLolo, Lolo, Farzandam
Lolo, Lolo, FarzandamLolo, Lolo, Farzandam
A lullaby from Tajikistan

Lolo, Lolo, Farzandam

Key: A minor~60 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Tajikistan
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Lolo, Lolo, Farzandam Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Persian-rooted 'lolo' lullaby tradition of Tajikistan, one of the most mountainous countries on Earth. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.

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Lyrics & chords

An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.

Verse

Am E Am
Lolo, lolo, farzandam,
Dm E Am
kuhho khomush shudaand.
C G
Sitoraho charaqonand,
Dm E Am
lolo, lolo, jonushirinam.
In English

What the words mean

“Hush, hush, my child, the mountains have grown quiet. The stars are sparkling, hush, hush, my sweet darling.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

Am
x
Guitar
CEA
Piano
Dm
xx
Guitar
DFA
Piano
E
Guitar
EBG#
Piano
C
x
Guitar
CEG
Piano
G
Guitar
DGB
Piano
Good to know

What “Lolo, Lolo, Farzandam” Means

Tajik lullabies share the Persian-rooted ‘lolo’ (or ‘alla’) refrain found across the wider Persian-speaking world, often set against the country’s dramatic, mountainous landscape. This original lullaby keeps both the refrain and that highland backdrop.

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