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Ndebele Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Ndebele, Zimbabwe
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Ndebele Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe, renowned for their vividly painted geometric house murals and intricate beadwork. 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 geometric walls stand bright,
Dm Am E7
the cattle rest within the kraal, beneath the starry night.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the beadwork gleams so fine,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and all its colors shine.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the geometric walls stand bright, the cattle rest within the kraal, beneath the starry night. Sleep now, little one, the beadwork gleams so fine, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and all its colors shine.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What “Ndebele Lullaby” Means
The Ndebele people of Zimbabwe are renowned for their vividly painted geometric house murals and intricate beadwork, a cultural tradition distinct from the Shona-speaking majority. This original lullaby draws on those colorful artistic images of Ndebele life.
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