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Ncwala Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Ncwala, Eswatini
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Ncwala Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Ncwala, the sacred first-fruits ceremony that marks the new year in Eswatini. 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 first fruits rest tonight,
Dm Am E7
the royal drums have quieted now, beneath the fading light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the sacred grove 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 first fruits rest tonight, the royal drums have quieted now, beneath the fading light. Sleep now, little one, the sacred grove 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 “Ncwala Lullaby” Means
Ncwala, the sacred first-fruits ceremony, marks the new year in Eswatini with royal ritual, song, and dance, honoring the king and the harvest alike. This original lullaby draws on those first-fruits and royal-ceremony images of Eswatini life.
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