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Uzbek Lullaby
Key: A minor~56 BPMGuitar & Piano chordsOriginal · Uzbek, Uzbekistan
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Uzbek Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Uzbek people, heirs to the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. 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 blue-tiled dome shines bright,
Dm Am E7
the desert caravan has settled now, beneath the starry light.
Am Dm Am
Sleep now, little one, the almond trees stand 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 blue-tiled dome shines bright, the desert caravan has settled now, beneath the starry light. Sleep now, little one, the almond trees stand 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 “Uzbek Lullaby” Means
The Uzbek people are heirs to the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, famed for their turquoise-tiled domes and centuries as centers of trade and learning. This original lullaby draws on those Silk Road and desert images of Uzbek life.
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