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A lullaby from Ethiopia

Tigrinya Lullaby

Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Tigray, Ethiopia
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Tigrinya Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Tigrinya-speaking people of northern Ethiopia’s highlands, home to ancient rock-hewn churches and a cultural history stretching back to the Kingdom of Aksum. The Tigrinya language is written in Ge’ez script, one of the world’s oldest writing systems still in daily use, and the towering carved obelisks of ancient Aksum still stand today as a reminder of a kingdom that once traded across the Red Sea. 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 mountain terrace rests,
Dm Am E7
the stone church bells have quieted upon the highland crests.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the evening star is bright,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will climb these hills to bring the morning light.
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What the words mean

“Sleep now, little one, the mountain terrace rests, the stone church bells have quieted upon the highland crests. Sleep now, little one, the evening star is bright, tomorrow’s sun will climb these hills to bring the morning light.”
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Chords — guitar & piano

Am
x
Guitar
CEA
Piano
Dm
xx
Guitar
DFA
Piano
E7
Guitar
EBG#
Piano
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What “Tigrinya Lullaby” Means

The Tigrinya-speaking people of northern Ethiopia’s highlands are known for their ancient rock-hewn churches, terraced mountain farming, and a cultural history stretching back to the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. This original lullaby draws on those highland and spiritual images central to Tigrinya heritage.

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