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A lullaby from Philippines

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
x
Guitar
CEG
Piano
F
Guitar
CFA
Piano
G7
Guitar
DFGB
Piano
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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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Sources & rights

  • An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
  • Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
  • Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
  • Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.

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