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Matulog Ka Na, Anak
Key: C major~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Tagalog, Philippines
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Matulog Ka Na, Anak Lyrics. An original lullaby written in Tagalog, the basis of the Philippines’ national language, spoken across Luzon and beyond. 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
C F C
Matulog ka na, anak ko,
F C G7
tahimik na ang buong mundo.
C F C
Matulog ka na, mahal ko,
F C G7
bukas may araw na sasapit sa ‘yo.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, my child, the whole world has gone quiet. Sleep now, my love, tomorrow a new day will come to you.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
C
Guitar
Piano
F
Guitar
Piano
G7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Matulog Ka Na, Anak” Means
Tagalog, the basis of the Philippines’ national language, is spoken across Luzon and beyond. “Anak” (child) and “matulog” (to sleep) are among the most tender words in a Filipino parent’s vocabulary. This original lullaby offers a simple, singable Tagalog verse for bedtime.
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