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Thulhaadhoo Lullaby
Key: A minor~55 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Thulhaadhoo, Maldives
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Thulhaadhoo Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Thulhaadhoo, a Maldivian island famous for laajehun, a centuries-old lacquer-work craft. 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 lacquer bowl is still,
Dm Am E7
the carved wood rests upon the shelf, beside the coral hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the turquoise reef 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 lacquer bowl is still, the carved wood rests upon the shelf, beside the coral hill. Sleep now, little one, the turquoise reef 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 “Thulhaadhoo Lullaby” Means
The Maldivian island of Thulhaadhoo is famous for laajehun, a centuries-old lacquer-work craft producing intricately painted wooden boxes and bowls, still made by hand today. This original lullaby draws on those lacquer-craft and coral-reef images of Thulhaadhoo island life.
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