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South Greenland Lullaby
Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · South Greenland, Greenland
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South Greenland Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by South Greenland, home to sheep farms and fjord-side settlements descended from centuries of Norse and Inuit 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 sheep graze quiet now,
Dm Am E7
the fjord water rests so still, beneath the mountain’s brow.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the farmhouse light 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 sheep graze quiet now, the fjord water rests so still, beneath the mountain’s brow. Sleep now, little one, the farmhouse light 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 “South Greenland Lullaby” Means
South Greenland, warmer than the rest of the island, is home to sheep farms and fjord-side settlements descended from centuries of Norse and Inuit heritage. This original lullaby draws on those fjord and sheep-farm images of South Greenlandic life.
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