Nam, Nam, Sghayri
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Nam, Nam, Sghayri Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Algerian Berber (Kabyle) cradle-song tradition, echoing the well-loved lullaby 'Atas Atas'. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Nam, Nam, Sghayri” Means
In Algeria, a well-loved Berber (Kabyle) lullaby called ‘Atas Atas’ gently reassures a child that even when grown and living far away, they will always have a home and family waiting. This original arrangement echoes that same warm promise, set against Algeria’s Mediterranean coast and the quiet of its mountains.
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- 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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