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Roma Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Roma, Romania
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Roma Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Roma people of Romania, whose musical traditions of violin and song have shaped much of the region’s folk heritage. 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 caravan is still,
Dm Am E7
the violin has quieted now, beside the campfire hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the stars are shining bright,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s road will carry us, but rest here through the night.
In English
What the words mean
“Sleep now, little one, the caravan is still, the violin has quieted now, beside the campfire hill. Sleep now, little one, the stars are shining bright, tomorrow’s road will carry us, but rest here through the night.”
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Chords — guitar & piano
Am
Guitar
Piano
Dm
Guitar
Piano
E7
Guitar
Piano
Good to know
What “Roma Lullaby” Means
Romania is home to one of Europe’s largest Roma populations, whose rich musical traditions of violin, song, and storytelling have deeply influenced the region’s folk heritage. This original lullaby draws on the traveling and musical images central to Roma tradition.
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