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Ancient Lullaby

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Capo 1
EMist rising Aon the horizon
EListenin’ with my ears and Blistenin’ with my eyes and
C#mListenin’ until we've ridden the mud G#mfrom the parasite
AListenin’ until our hearts start to glistenB, realize
EShare the vision and my rhythms and we'll Amelt the ice
EStart sizzlin’, spilling from the ceiling, Bbread dripping drizzling
C#mClose to the broken-heart, them G#mcrushed in spirit
ReAdeem the soul of your Bservant seek his, pursue it
EKeep the sparkle in your Aeyes
Oh you know, we're not gon Edie, like flyin’
Soul Btimes for the times when we'll C#mstay unified
The G#meyes of Hashem are to the Arighteous and he hears theirB  
Chorus:
   E  ASoul EcrAy,    E    Alike an ancient ElullabyA  
ESoul Acry,     E     Alike an ancient ElullabyA  E  A  
JeErusalem breathes, bringin’ me Aease from the Brooklyn squeeze,
EDirty boppin’ and a bring ya Bdown to ya knees
C#mTrack ya like a lion, G#mleave me be
When they Acome with their disease to drag us Binto the street,
My Elaw's still pure, you can't Atake that from me,
E3000 years until this Blast century,
ImC#mpossible to break the G#mseal of the High PriestA,B  
Yo, I say the Ebranches on the trees them Abow to these
Swaying Eto the melodies, 
BCraving for the slaves to bring reC#mdemption please
I am G#myou, you are me
No more Aleaders, we must flea ,We want see BGod in our enemy
Chorus
Solo
No Capo Version
FMist rising Bbon the horizon
FListenin’ with my ears and Clistenin’ with my eyes and
DmListenin’ until we've ridden the mud Amfrom the parasite
BbListenin’ until our hearts start to glistenC, realize
FShare the vision and my rhythms and we'll Bbmelt the ice
FStart sizzlin’, spilling from the ceiling, Cbread dripping drizzling
DmClose to the broken-heart, them Amcrushed in spirit
ReBbdeem the soul of your Cservant seek his, pursue it
FKeep the sparkle in your Bbeyes
Oh you know, we're not gon Fdie, like flyin’
Soul Ctimes for the times when we'll Dmstay unified
The Ameyes of Hashem are to the Bbrighteous and he hears theirC  
Chorus:
   F  BbSoul FcrBby,    F    Bblike an ancient FlullabyBb  
FSoul Bbcry,     F     Bblike an ancient FlullabyBb  F  Bb  
JeFrusalem breathes, bringin’ me Bbease from the Brooklyn squeeze,
FDirty boppin’ and a bring ya Cdown to ya knees
DmTrack ya like a lion, Amleave me be
When they Bbcome with their disease to drag us Cinto the street,
My Flaw's still pure, you can't Bbtake that from me,
F3000 years until this Clast century,
ImDmpossible to break the Amseal of the High PrieBbst,C  
Yo, I say the Fbranches on the trees them Bbbow to these
Swaying Fto the melodies, 
CCraving for the slaves to bring reDmdemption please
I am Amyou, you are me
No more Bbleaders, we must flea ,We want see CGod in our enemy
Chorus
Solo

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

Matisyahu is known for his unique blend of reggae, rock, and hip hop beatboxing, often infused with spiritual themes. His music frequently explores his Jewish faith and personal journey, creating a distinctive sound that resonates with many. "Ancient Lullaby" appears on his 2006 album Youth. It plays like a timeless melody, offering comfort and a connection to something enduring.

AI-written from these sources:Matisyahu — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ancient Lullaby

by Matisyahu

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

G#m

Capo 1

E A

Mist rising on the horizon

E B

Listenin’ with my ears and listenin’ with my eyes and

C#m G#m

Listenin’ until we've ridden the mud from the parasite

A B

Listenin’ until our hearts start to glisten, realize

E A

Share the vision and my rhythms and we'll melt the ice

E B

Start sizzlin’, spilling from the ceiling, bread dripping drizzling

C#m G#m

Close to the broken-heart, them crushed in spirit

A B

Redeem the soul of your servant seek his, pursue it

E A

Keep the sparkle in your eyes

Oh you know, we're not gon die, like flyin’

B C#m

Soul times for the times when we'll stay unified

G#m A B

The eyes of Hashem are to the righteous and he hears their

Chorus:

E A E A E A E A

Soul cry, like an ancient lullaby

E A E A E A E A

Soul cry, like an ancient lullaby

E A

Jerusalem breathes, bringin’ me ease from the Brooklyn squeeze,

E B

Dirty boppin’ and a bring ya down to ya knees

C#m G#m

Track ya like a lion, leave me be

A B

When they come with their disease to drag us into the street,

E A

My law's still pure, you can't take that from me,

E B

3000 years until this last century,

C#m G#m A B

Impossible to break the seal of the High Priest,

E A

Yo, I say the branches on the trees them bow to these

Swaying to the melodies,

B C#m

Craving for the slaves to bring redemption please

G#m

I am you, you are me

A B

No more leaders, we must flea ,We want see God in our enemy

Chorus

Solo

No Capo Version

F Bb

Mist rising on the horizon

F C

Listenin’ with my ears and listenin’ with my eyes and

Dm Am

Listenin’ until we've ridden the mud from the parasite

Bb C

Listenin’ until our hearts start to glisten, realize

F Bb

Share the vision and my rhythms and we'll melt the ice

F C

Start sizzlin’, spilling from the ceiling, bread dripping drizzling

Dm Am

Close to the broken-heart, them crushed in spirit

Bb C

Redeem the soul of your servant seek his, pursue it

F Bb

Keep the sparkle in your eyes

Oh you know, we're not gon die, like flyin’

C Dm

Soul times for the times when we'll stay unified

Am Bb C

The eyes of Hashem are to the righteous and he hears their

Chorus:

F Bb F Bb F Bb F Bb

Soul cry, like an ancient lullaby

F Bb F Bb F Bb F Bb

Soul cry, like an ancient lullaby

F Bb

Jerusalem breathes, bringin’ me ease from the Brooklyn squeeze,

F C

Dirty boppin’ and a bring ya down to ya knees

Dm Am

Track ya like a lion, leave me be

Bb C

When they come with their disease to drag us into the street,

F Bb

My law's still pure, you can't take that from me,

F C

3000 years until this last century,

Dm Am Bb C

Impossible to break the seal of the High Priest,

F Bb

Yo, I say the branches on the trees them bow to these

Swaying to the melodies,

C Dm

Craving for the slaves to bring redemption please

I am you, you are me

Bb C

No more leaders, we must flea ,We want see God in our enemy

Chorus

Solo

About Ancient Lullaby Chords by Matisyahu

Learn how to play Ancient Lullaby by Matisyahu with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ancient Lullaby chords”, “Ancient Lullaby guitar chords”, or “Matisyahu Ancient Lullaby chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ancient Lullaby chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ancient Lullaby lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B, C#m, G#m, F.

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