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Palestinian Lullaby
Key: Am~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chords
A gentle Palestinian lullaby built around images passed down through generations of mothers — olive trees, warm evening breezes, and a voice that never stops watching over its child.
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Verse 1
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, beneath the olive tree,
Dm Am E7
mother’s voice will carry you, as gentle as the breeze.
Verse 2
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the stars are shining bright,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will find you safe, held close and warm tonight.
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
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What this song means
Across Palestine, lullabies are woven from the same gentle, everyday images found in family life — olive groves, the evening wind, a mother’s endless watch over her sleeping child. Passed from voice to voice rather than written down, these songs carry warmth and continuity from one generation of mothers to the next.
Traditional Palestinian lullaby style. The English lyrics are an original singable arrangement offered as a respectful tribute to the tradition, focused on its everyday imagery of home and family.
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