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Setu Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Setu, Estonia
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Setu Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Seto people of the Estonia-Russia borderland, celebrated for a UNESCO-recognized polyphonic singing tradition. 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 silver charms are still,
Dm Am E7
the leelo song has quieted now, upon the border hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the painted door 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 silver charms are still, the leelo song has quieted now, upon the border hill. Sleep now, little one, the painted door 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
Good to know
What “Setu Lullaby” Means
The Seto people of the Estonia-Russia borderland are celebrated for leelo, a polyphonic singing tradition recognized by UNESCO, and for the elaborate silver jewelry worn as part of traditional dress. This original lullaby draws on those song and silver-jewelry images of Seto life.
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