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A lullaby from Montenegro

Ulcinj Albanian Lullaby

Key: A minor~54 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Ulcinj Albanian, Montenegro
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Ulcinj Albanian Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Albanian community of Ulcinj on Montenegro’s southern coast, known for its fortified old quarter and long sandy beaches. 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, nana’s little one, the fishing nets are still,
Dm Am E7
the olive trees are resting now, beside the coastal hill.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the sandy shore is near,
Dm Am E7
tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.
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What the words mean

“Sleep now, nana’s little one, the fishing nets are still, the olive trees are resting now, beside the coastal hill. Sleep now, little one, the sandy shore is near, tomorrow’s sun will rise for you, and chase away all fear.”
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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 “Ulcinj Albanian Lullaby” Means

“Nana” is the Gheg Albanian dialect form of mother, spoken by the Albanian community of Ulcinj on Montenegro’s southern coast. This fishing town is known for its fortified old quarter, olive groves, and long sandy beaches along the Adriatic. This original lullaby draws on those coastal and fishing-village images of Ulcinj Albanian life, with “nana” used as a warm address rather than a literal translation.

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