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Miskito Lullaby
Key: A minor~53 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Miskito, Nicaragua
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Miskito Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Miskito people of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, the Mosquitia region, long known for lobster fishing and deep knowledge of the sea. 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 lobster boats rest still,
Dm Am E7
the coastal wind is quiet now, upon the sandy hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the ocean tide is near,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the lobster boats rest still, the coastal wind is quiet now, upon the sandy hill. Sleep now, little one, the ocean tide is near, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What “Miskito Lullaby” Means
The Miskito people of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, the Mosquitia region, have long depended on lobster fishing and a deep knowledge of the sea. This original lullaby draws on those coastal and fishing images of Miskito life.
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