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Cradle Song

(Brahms Lullaby)

Composed by Johannes Brahms - 1868,  Lyrics from German Folk Poem

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C	-	-	G7
-	-	-	C
F	C	G7	C
F	C	G7	C        (repeat twice)

12-beat intro.  Play 3-beats for each cell, reading from left to right.

This song is in 3/4 waltz time.

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Lullaby and good night,  With roses bedight,

With lilies bedecked,  is baby’s wee bed.

Lay thee down now and rest,  May thy slumber be blest,

Lay thee down now and rest,  May thy slumber be blest.

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Performer Links:

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Listen to the Dick Martin Orchestra play the "Cradle Song" (mp3)

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Arranged by Jim Bottorff

 

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email: jbott@ix.netcom.com