Russian Lullaby - Irving Berlin

Russian Lullaby

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Dm Dm/C# Dm/C G Gm
Every night you hear her croon
Dm A7 Dm C
A Russian lullaby
F F7 Bb Bbm
Just a plaintiff little tune
F D7 G C F
Baby starts to cry
 
A7 Bb A7
Rock-a-bye my baby
Dm F Bb A7
Somewhere there may be
Dm
A land that's free
Gm
For you and me
Dm A7 Dm Bb A7
And a Russian lullaby
 
Dm Dm/C# Dm/C G Gm
Every night you hear her croon
Dm A7 Dm C
A Russian lullaby
F F7 Bb Bbm
Just a plaintiff little tune
F D7 G C F
Baby starts to cry
 
A7 Bb A7
Rock-a-bye my baby
Dm F Bb A7
Somewhere there may be
Dm
A land that's free
Gm
For you and me
Dm A7 Dm Bb A7
And a Russian lullaby
 
Dm
A land that's free
Gm
For you and me
Dm A7 Dm Bb A7
And a Russian lullaby

How to play Russian Lullaby

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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