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NOONGAR LULLABIES FROM HOME
CAN acknowledges the Noongar people of the Bibbulmun nation as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of this nation. CAN is proud to work with people from all cultures, but we do so on the understanding of First Peoples, first.
Kalyakoorl Kwadja Be, Kalyakoorl Boorda Be. Always Was, Always Will Be.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this publication contains images and names of people who are now passed away.
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INTRODUCTION
Ngaalang Moort (Our Family) is a compilation of stunning lullabies created by Noongar families in 2020, when the world was turned on its head and we couldn’t all meet together. CAN took the program online and directly into people’s homes, where these talented participants joined facilitators Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett to learn the basics of Noongar language and songwriting.
Once everyone had their song written and learnt, they recorded their vocals at home ready for final studio production by Charmaine, Phil and sound engineer / musician, Sean Lillico. These conditions make this album an even more remarkable achievement by everyone involved!
Lullabies is produced by CAN in collaboration with Noongar families and is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Languages and Arts program and the Australia Council for the Arts.
These 15 songs reflect the personal experiences of the people involved. They are a celebration of moort (family), koort (heart), woonya (love) and are a legacy for all.
NOONGAR LULLABIES NOONGAR LULLABIES FROM HOMEFROM HOME
These words and phrases were shared during CAN’s Lullabies online group language sessions. We acknowledge that the spelling and interpretation of Noongar language can vary greatly from community to community.
Maawit Baby Maawit nookert ngoorndinyBaby lying down sleeping
Moort Family Nganyang moort kwobidakMy family is beautiful
Ngaangk Mother Ngaangk kalyakoorl maawit baranginyMother always holding the baby
Maaman Father Koram maawit ngoorndiny, maaman warangkaWhile baby is sleeping, father is singing
Djook Sister Djook, ali kwobidak mika worl-ak nyininySister, there beautiful moon in the sky sitting
Ngooni Brother Ngooni yoowarl-koorl, djinang! Boola djinda worl-ak kanangoorBrother come here, look! Lots of stars in the sky shining
Kabarli Grandmother Kabarli warangka kwobidak doodjorak koram koolangka ngoorndinyGrandmother sings a beautiful song while the children are sleeping
Moyran Grandfather Moyran kedalak boola - boola bardip waranganGrandfather at night lots and lots story telling
Koondarm Dream Koolangka wort-koorl nookert ngoornd wer koondarm kwobidak koondarmChildren go to sleep and dream beautiful dreams
Kedalak Night Time Kedalak mika wer djinda baalap worl-ak nyininy, koram koolangka ngoorndinyIn the night the moon and the stars they in the sky sitting, while children are sleeping
WORD LIST
The Ngaalang Moort: Noongar Lullabies from Home album, songbook and language videos can be accessed at canwa.com.au or scan this QR code.
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LULLABIES
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1 Kaya Welcome Margaret Drayton 5
2 Ngany Koorlangka My Kid Cyndy Moody 6
3 Kaya Nyit Maawit Hello Little Baby Cristi McPhee 8
4 Nganyang Maawit My Baby Tammy Prior 10
5 Kabarli Nana Ilija Jacobs 12
6 Djet Maawit Flower Baby Megan Ugle 16
7 Kylie Rita Lusted 17
8 Kwobidak Koolang Beautiful Child Sharyn Egan 20
9 Nganyang Dambart My Three Cherie Slater 22
10 Kabarli Maawit Nana’s baby Tamara Jones 24
11 Noonan Miyal Nooler Close Your Eyes Lola McDowell 26
12 Maawit Yedi Baby’s Song Vickey Hill 28
13 Wargada To Search Megan Ugle 30
14 Kedalak Night Time Choir 31
15 Rock-a-bye Lullaby Choir 33
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These songs are written in Noongar language, they celebrate the unique sounds of Noongar Country.
NOONGAR COUNTRY
1. Kaya WelcomeSpoken by Margaret Drayton Key of E (Chords E A B)
Kaya wandjoo nidja Noongar boodja ngalak nyininy.Noonook kalyakoorl ngabala ngoonda nidja boodja.Welcome this is Noongar Country we are sitting on.You always stay safe on this country.
We hope you enjoy these lullabies in Noongar language, straight from the heart of Noongar Country.
Kalyakoorl Kwadja Be, Kalyakoorl Boorda Be.Always Was, Always Will Be.
The Noongar cultural protocols advises that a Welcome to Country can only be conducted by an Elder from within the 14 clan groups of the Noongar nation. However an Acknowledgement to Country can be spoken by anyone as a mark of respect to Noongar peoples, their land and their water.
The language spoken can be used as a guide to develop your own Welcome or Acknowledgement to Country.
MARGARET DRAYTONMy name is Margaret Drayton. I am a Nyoongar/Yamitji woman from the Yued, Yamitji and Wadjarri regions of Western Australia.
It was an inspiration being part of Ngaalang Moort and linking our Noongar language to music. Singing lullabies in Noongar makes learning our language easier for our grandchildren and future generations.
This welcome is dedicated to all Noongar Elders past and present for the contributions they made, are making and will continue to make in nurturing and teaching Noongar language and culture. Always was, always will be Noongar Boodja.
CREDITSWords Charmaine Councillor and Margaret Drayton Composed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitar Phil BartlettTapping sticks Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Margaret Drayton, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photo Margaret Drayton with grandchildren
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2. Ngany Koorlangka My KidPerformed by Cyndy MoodyKey of E
INTRODUCTION
E
VERSE 1
E A EWindja noonak koorliny nidja baal djinanginyWhere you going look here he looking
E BNaarl warap noonak ngany koorlangkaWhat’s the matter you my kid
E A EWindja noonak koorliny nidja baal djinanginyWhere you going look here he looking
E B ENaarl warap noonak ngany koorlangkaWhat’s the matter you my kid
CHORUS
E C#m A ENoonaka ngany moorn waliny koonyarnYour my black crying baby
E C#m A ENgardama waliny ngany koorlangkaKeep on crying my kid
E C#m A ENoonaka ngany kwobadak koonyarnYour my beautiful baby
E C#m B ENgaangk ngany ngardama djinanginy baalMum I keep on looking him
CYNDY MOODYCyndy Moody Ballardong yorga. My inspiration to write my song was for my little boy Jeremiah who I gave away to my big sister. I love you with all my heart my son.
VERSE 2
E A ENganyang djoorabiny wangkany boola bardipI’m happy telling plenty stories
E B Ngany nooberatj djoorabiny djinang ngardama nidja baalMy little child happy look keep on look here him
E A E Ngany doontj kwobadak koonyarn ngalak djinanginy miyal miyalMy fat beautiful kid we looking eye to eye
E B ENgaangk noonak ngany koort ngany noonak woonya Mum you my heart I you love
REPEAT CHORUS x 2
OUTRO
E C#m B ENgaangk ngany ngardama djinanginy baalMum I keep on looking him
E C#m B ENgaangk ngany ngardama djinanginy baalMum I keep on looking him
WHISPER
Ngaangk noonak ngany koort ngany noonak woonya Mum you my heart I you love
CREDITSLyrics Cyndy MoodyComposed Phil Bartlett Arranged Phil Bartlett and Cyndy MoodyGuitar and Didgeridoo Phil BartlettBass Guitar and Keyboards Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettCopyright Cyndy Moody and Phil Bartlett 2020 Photos on previous page Cyndy and Jeremiah // Credit Cyndy Moody Teddy and blanket // Credit Deborah Fred
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3. Kaya Nyit Maawit Hello Little BabyPerformed by Cristi McPheeKey of D / CAPO 2nd fret in C shapes
INTRODUCTION
D F#m Bm A G D A
VERSE 1
D F#m Bm ANgaangk nyit maawit baranginyMother little baby holding
G D ANgaangk noonook woonyaMother you love
D F#m Bm A Maaman nyit maawit baranginyFather little baby holding
G D AMaaman noonook woonyaFather you love
MUSIC LEAD
G A B G A D
CHORUS
D F#m Bm AKaya nyit maawit Hello little baby
G D AWandjoo nidja boodjaWelcome this land
D F#m Bm ANidja noonan moort djinanginyThis is your family seeing
G D ANidja ngabala ngoondaThis is safety
MUSIC LEAD
G A B G A D
VERSE 2
D F#m Bm A Kabarli nyit maawit baranginyGrandmother little baby holding
G D AKabarli noonook woonyaGrandmother you love
D F#m Bm AMoyran nyit maawit baranginyGrandfather little baby holding
G D A Moyran noonook woonyaGrandfather you love
MUSIC LEAD
D F# B A G D A
VERSE 3
D F#m Bm ADjidja nyit maawit baranginySister little baby holding
G D ADjidja noonook woonyaSister you love
D F#m Bm ANgooni nyit maawit baranginyBrother little baby holding
G D ANgooni noonook woonyaBrother you love
MUSIC LEAD
G A B G A D
REPEAT CHORUS
MUSIC LEAD / “OOO’s”
D F# B A G D A
D F# B A G D A
OUTRO
D G D G D G D G D
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CREDITSLyrics Cristi McPhee and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorLead and Rhythm Guitars Phil BartlettKeyboard Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Cristi McPhee, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photo Cristi McPhee // Credit Cristi McPhee
CRISTI MCPHEEMy name is Cristi McPhee, I am a South West Boojarah yorga living on Yued Boodjar. I am a mother of three beautiful children and am happily married to my childhood sweetheart, Chris McPhee.‘Kaya Nyit Maawit’ was written to welcome my nephew and niece’s little baby to her land and into our family. May her life be filled with everlasting adventures, laughter and love!
4. Nganyang Maawit My BabyPerformed by Tammy Prior
Key of A
INTRODUCTION
A
VERSE 1
ANganyang koort, nganyang koort, nganyang maawitMy heart, my heart, my baby
D E F#m D Nganyang koort, nganyang koort, nganyang maawitMy heart, my heart, my baby
D E ANganyang koort, nganyang maawitMy heart, my baby
VERSE 2
AKedalak, kedalak, nganyang koorlangNight, night, my child
D E F#m D Kedalak, kedalak, nganyang koorlangNight, night, my child
D E AKedalak, nganyang koorlangNight, my child
MUSIC BREAK / HUMMING
A
D E F#m D
D E ATAMMY PRIOR Nganyang kwerl, Tammy Prior. Born Wongan Hills, Ballardong boodja. Ngaangk Barbara Slater, maaman Max Prior. This song is dedicated to my koorlangka Isaiah and Elijah Wallace and all the kwobidak koorlangka in the moort. This song was inspired by them.
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VERSE 3
ANoonook kanangor, ngarl boodjat, nganyang maawitYou shine, so bright, my baby
D E F#m D Noonook kanangor, ngarl boodjat, nganyang maawitYou shine, so bright, my baby
D E ANganyang maawit, nganyang djindaMy baby, my star
REPEAT VERSE 1
OUTRO / HUMMING
A
D E F#m D
D E A
CREDITSLyrics Tammy Prior and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitar Phil BartlettBass Guitar and Piano Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor Copyright Tammy Prior, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photos on previous page Tammy Prior and sons // Credit Tammy PriorArt above Re-creation of Van Gogh’s Starry Night // Credit Elijah Wallace (2011)
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5. Kabarli NanaPerformed by Ilija JacobsKey of G
INTRODUCTION
G
VERSE 1
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
Bm C Kabarli ngarda djinanginyNana down looking
Bm C DKoolangka baalap waabinyChildren they playing
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
MUSIC BREAK / “OOO’s”
G C G C
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VERSE 2
G CNgaalang koort, ngaalang koort kalyakoorl koort-akOur heart, our heart always heart-in
G CNgaalang koort, ngaalang koort kalyakoorl koort-akOur heart, our heart always heart-in
Bm C Koolangka kabarli kaadadjinyChildren nana thinking
Bm C DBaalap kalyakoorl djoorabinyThey always happy
G CNgaalang koort, ngaalang koort kalyakoorl koort-akOur heart, our heart always heart-in
G CNgaalang koort, ngaalang koort kalyakoorl koort-akOur heart, our heart always heart-in
MUSIC LEAD
Bm CBm C D
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OUTRO
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarliNana
G CKabarliNana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
G CKabarli, kabarli nganyang kabarliNana, nana my nana
C E A G
CREDITSLyrics Ilija Jacobs and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil Bartlett Arranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorDidgeridoo and Guitars Phil BartlettKeyboard and Percussion Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettCopyright Ilija Jacobs, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photo top right Ilija Jacobs and family // Credit Asher Lilley PhotographyPhoto right Maggie Jacobs // Credit Ilija JacobsArt on bottom of page 13 credit Maggie Jacobs
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ILIJA JACOBS Kaya nganyang kwerl Ilija Jacobs, Ngaangk Maggie Jacobs. Born in Subiaco. 43 years old.My heritage is Noongar/Croatian. I have strong ties to Ballardong Country, South West Boojarah, Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar Country and Yued Country. I am a very proud Noongar Maaman and am very privileged to be a part of the 2020 CAN Lullabies zoom online training. I live in Darwin on Larrakia Country and to be able to participate in learning in my own language brings a strong sense of Identity and pride to be Noongar. There is no distance too far or wide for Noongar people to connect with their culture and especially language. Thank you CAN.
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6. Djet Maawit Flower BabyPerformed by Megan UgleKey of F / CAPO 6th fret in C shapes
INTRODUCTION
F
VERSE 1
FI am here my being nidja ngany this is me
CSee me my beauty kwobidak beautiful
FSmell me my spirit bindang smell
C FHear me my heart nganyang koort my heart
CHORUS
Bb
Touch me my power ngany moorditj I am strong
FTaste me my flow bilya koorl river flow
Bb
Feel me my energy barang embrace
F CMy spirit my force kwoyalang the soul
C FNidja nganyThis is me
VERSE 2
FWe are here our being nidja ngaalak this is us
CSee us our beauty kwobidak beautiful
FSmell us our spirit bindang smell
C FHear us our heart ngaalang koort our heart
CHORUS
Bb
Touch us our power ngaalak moorditj we strong
FTaste us our flow bilya koorl river flow
Bb
Feel us our energy barang embrace
F COur spirit our force kwoyalang the soul
C FNidja nganyThis is me
Bb F Bb F Bb F
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Kabarli Djendalap Djet Maawit yendan Danakat bwora Bena baranginy Grandmother Djendalap baby flower under Pleiades in the Milky Way embracing
MEGAN UGLE Djet Maawit was inspired by spending time out on boodja working amongst our beautiful native plants out bush in Dale Kokeby, Boyagin Rock, “KIERA” West Dale, and Deep Pool with my daughter Indira-Jade.This song is dedicated to all mothers and children and is the deep reflective communication between mother and child or depicted through connection of Mother Earth (boodja) to person.
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CREDITSLyrics Megan Ugle and Charmaine Councillor Composed Phil BartlettArranged Charmaine Councillor, Phil Bartlett and Sean LillicoGuitars and Percussion Phil BartlettKeyboard and Percussion Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Megan Ugle, Charmaine Councillor, Phil Bartlett and Sean Lillico 2020Photos and art credit Megan Ugle
VERSE 2
ANgaalang ngaangk koort-akOur mother heart-in
ENgaalang ngaangk koort-akOur mother heart-in
F#mNoonook kwobidakYou beautiful
F#m DYira worl-ak koorlinyUp sky-in going
A E A ENgaalang ngaangk koort-ak, koort-akOur mother heart-in, heart-in
MUSIC LEAD
A E F#m DA E A E
VERSE 3
ANgaalang maambart koort-akOur father heart-in
ENgaalang maambart koort-akOur father heart-in
F#mNoonook kwobidakYou beautiful
F#m DYira worl-ak koorlinyUp sky-in going
A E A ENgaalang maambart koort-ak, koort-akOur father heart-in, heart-in
7. KyliePerformed by Rita LustedKey of A
INTRODUCTION
A E F#m D
VERSE 1
ANgaalang nyit maawitOur little baby
ENgaalang nyit maawitOur little baby
F#mNoonook kwobidakYou beautiful
F#m DYira worl-ak koorlinyUp sky-in going
A E ANgaalang nyit maawit, maawitOur little baby, baby
VERSE 4
ANgaalang nyit djook Our little sister
ENgaalang nyit djookOur little sister
F#mNoonook kwobidakYou beautiful
F#m DYira worl-ak koorlinyUp sky-in going
A E ANgaalang nyit djook, kwobidakOur little sister, beautiful
OUTRO
A E F#m D
A E ANgaalang nyit djook, kwobidakOur little sister, beautiful
SPOKEN DEDICATION
A E AKylie nyit djook yira worl-ak koorliny Kylie little sister up sky-in going
CREDITSLyrics Rita LustedComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitars and Percussion Phil BartlettBass Guitar Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett Copyright Rita Lusted, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photo Tamieka and Rita Lusted // Credit Rita LustedArt Alice holding Kylie // Credit Tamieka Lusted
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RITA LUSTEDNganyang kwerl Rita Lusted. I am a proud Wilomin yok living on Noongar country. The song is dedicated to my mum Alice, in remembrance of my sister Kylie who passed away. The artwork is by my daughter. It is in honour of a photo of Alice holding Kylie. The footprints in the artwork are Kylie’s footprints.
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8. Kwobidak Koolang Beautiful ChildPerformed by Sharyn EganKey of Bb / CAPO 3rd fret in G shapes
INTRODUCTION
Bb Eb Bb F Bb
VERSE 1
Bb
Kwobidak koolang nookert ngoornd Beautiful child lie down sleep
Eb
Ngaangk baal noonook woonyaMother she you love
Bb
Maaman baal noonook woonyaFather he you love
F Bb
Kwobidak koolang ngoorndBeautiful child sleep
VERSE 2
Bb
Kwobidak koolang nookert ngoornd Beautiful child lie down sleep
Eb
Djook yok noonook woonyaSister girl you love
Bb
Ngooni nop noonook woonyaBrother boy you love
F Bb
Kwobidak koolang ngoorndBeautiful child sleep
CHORUS
Cm Bb Moort baalap noonook woonyaFamily they you love
Cm F Moort baalap noonook woonyaFamily they you love
Cm Bb
Moort baalap noonook woonyaFamily they you love
F Bb
Kwobidak koolang ngoorndBeautiful child sleep
VERSE 3
Bb
Kwobidak koolang nookert ngoornd Beautiful child lie down sleep
Eb
Kabarli baal noonook woonyaGrandmother she you love
Bb
Moyran baal noonook woonyaGrandfather he you love
F Bb
Kwobidak koolang ngoorndBeautiful child sleep
MUSIC BREAK
Bb Eb Bb F Bb
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO
Bb
Kwobidak koolang nookert ngoornd Beautiful child lie down sleep
Eb Bb F Bb
F Bb F Bb
Eb F Bb
CREDITSLyrics Sharyn Egan and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil Bartlett Arranged Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettAcoustic and Electric Guitars Phil BartlettKeyboard Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor Copyright Sharyn Egan, Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor 2020Art Beautiful child // Credit Sharyn EganPhoto Sharyn Egan // Credit Robert Frith, Acorn Photo
SHARYN EGANMy name is Sharyn Egan. I am a Whadjuk Nyoongar Yok, living on Whadjuk Country.This song is for my granddaughter, Melba Egan, who was born while I was singing these words.My grandmother, Melba Egan, my mother, Betty Egan, and I are all part of the stolen generations.The inspiration for this song is all the stolen generations who never knew the love of their families.
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9. Nganyang Dambart My ThreePerformed by Cherie SlaterKey of A
INTRODUCTION
A
VERSE 1
AMy three
EMy three
AMy three
E I love you, all my three
E A One two three ...djinda ...star
VERSE 2My threeMy threeMy threeI love you, all my three*clap* two three ...djinda
VERSE 3My threeMy threeMy threeI love you, all my three*clap, clap* three ...djinda
VERSE 4My threeMy threeMy threeI love you, all my three*clap, clap, clap* ...djinda
MUSIC LEAD
A E A E E A
VERSE 5
ANganyang dambartMy three
ENganyang dambartMy three
ANganyang dambartMy three
ENoonook woonya nganyang dambartYou love my three
E AKeny koodjal dambart ...djindaOne two three ...star
VERSE 6Nganyang dambartNganyang dambartNganyang dambartNoonook woonya nganyang dambart*clap* koodjal dambart ...djinda
VERSE 7Nganyang dambartNganyang dambartNganyang dambartNoonook woonya nganyang dambart*clap, clap* dambart ...djinda
VERSE 8Nganyang dambartNganyang dambartNganyang dambartNoonook woonya nganyang dambart*clap, clap, clap* ...djinda
OUTRO
ADambart djindaThree star
EDambart djindaThree star
ADambart djindaThree star
E A*clap, clap, clap* ...djinda ...star
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CREDITSLyrics Cherie Slater and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Charmaine CouncillorArranged Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettGuitar Phil BartlettBass Guitar, Drums and Percussion Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Cherie Slater, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photo Cherie Slater // Credit Cherie SlaterArt credit Toby Goldstraw
CHERIE SLATERI am a Whadjuk Ballardong / Badimia Yamatji woman living and working on Whadjuk country.This song, Nganyang Dambart (Star Song), has been inspired by all the groups of three in my life. I have three moorditj grandkids, three awesome kids, three amazing siblings and my grandmother was one of three. I seem to be surrounded by threes. This song is dedicated to my first born grandson Judj, who is now our own djinda in the sky. For as long as this song is sung my grandson is remembered.
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10. Kabarli Maawit Nana’s babyPerformed by Amanda Kickett-KingKey of D
INTRODUCTION
D
VERSE
D A Kabarli maawit shhhhNana’s baby
D A Kabarli maawit shhhhNana’s baby
G A Bm GKabarli maawit kwobidak mokiny Nana’s baby beautiful like
G A DMika wer djinda koondarmMoon and star dream
G A DMika wer djinda koondarmMoon and star dream
REPEAT VERSE
MUSIC BREAK / “OOO’S”
D A
D A
G A Bm G
G A D
REPEAT VERSE x 2
OUTRO
G A DMika wer djinda koondarmMoon and star dream
G A DMika wer djinda koondarmMoon and star dream
G A DMika wer djinda koondarmMoon and star dream
CREDITSLyrics Tamara Jones and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor Guitar Phil Bartlett Keyboard Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Tamara Jones, Charmaine Councillor, Phil Bartlett 2020Photo Tamara Jones // Credit Cora-Jane Riches
TAMARA JONESKaya! My name is Tamara Jones. I am a descendant of Herbert and Maude (nee Humes) Kickett. I am part of the Ballardong, Wilman and Whadjuk language groups of the Noongar Nation. I am a mother to five children and grandmother to one beautiful granddaughter. We currently live in Cairns QLD where I work as a midwife. My song was written for my granddaughter who has brightened up my life as the moon and stars do to the sky.Family and love are all that matter in life so love your family and laugh often whilst creating lifelong memories.
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11. Noonan Miyal Nooler Close Your EyesPerformed by Charmaine CouncillorKey of B / CAPO 2nd fret in A shapes
INTRODUCTION
B
VERSE 1
BNoonan miyal noolerYour eyes shut
B Noonan miyal noolerYour eyes shut
E F#
Kooyarn ngoorndiny mooyit-koortBaby sleeping sweet -heart
BNoonan miyal noolerYour eyes shut
B Noonan miyal noolerYour eyes shut
E F#
Kooyarn ngoorndiny mooyit-koortBaby sleeping sweet -heart
E F# G#mNoonook bina djinangYou in the morning light see
E F# BNgany noonook bina djinangI you in the morning light see
VERSE 2
BClose your eyes
BClose your eyes
E F# Say goodnight my sleepy eyes
BClose your eyes
BClose your eyes
E F#
Good night my sweetheart
E F# G#mSee you in the morning light
E F# BI’ll see you in the morning light
CREDITSLyrics Lola McDowell and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitar Phil BartlettKeyboard Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor Copyright Lola McDowell, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Art Lola McDowell // Credit Emily-Jane McDowell
LOLA MCDOWELLLola McDowell, Ballardong person. I live on Whadjuk country. I remember singing to my babies a lullaby. This inspired me to write my own for future generations. Dedicated to all family, especially Alysha and Sierra.
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MUSIC BREAK
B F#
B EB F# B
REPEAT VERSE 1
REPEAT VERSE 2
OUTRO
E F# B Ngany noonook bina djinangI you in the morning light see
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12. Maawit Yedi Baby’s SongPerformed by Vickey HillKey of F / CAPO 5th fret in C shapes
INTRODUCTION
F Am Bb F C
VERSEF Baby baby please don’t cry
AmNana’s gonna sing you a lullaby
Bb
Baby baby time for bed
F CTime to rest your weary head
FMaawit maawit yoowart mirowBaby baby no cry
AmKabarli warangka noonook yediNana sing you song
Bb
Maawit maawit nookert ngoorndBaby baby lie down sleep
F C Ngoondiner noonan kaatRest your head
CHORUS
C Dm Star light
Dm AmStar bright
Bb Baby get some rest tonight
Bb F CMoonlight moon bright
C Dm Djinda bina Star light
Dm AmDjinda boodjat Star bright
Bb
Maawit nookert ngoorndBaby lie down sleep
Bb F CKwobidak mikang mika boodjat Beautiful moonlight moon bright
MUSIC LEAD
F Am Bb F C
Dm Am Bb F CREPEAT VERSE
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO
F Bb F Bb F
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CREDITSLyrics Vickey Hill and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitar Phil BartlettKeyboard Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine CouncillorCopyright Vickey Hill, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020Photos Vickey Hill and grandchildren // Credit Vickey Hill
MY FAMILY MEANS THE WORLD TO ME!
VICKEY HILL Kaya nganyang kwerl Vickey Hill. I’m a proud descendent of the First Nations people from Nyoongar boodja. I’m a loving and proud mother of six children and seven grandchildren. My family will always be my motivation and inspiration in life’s journey. This song is a symbol of my love and is dedicated to all my grandchildren now and forever.
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13. Wargada To SearchPerformed by Megan Ugle and Trevor RyanKey of C
INTRODUCTION
C F C F
C F C F
VERSE 1 (FEMALE VOCALS)
C F C F C F C F Boodja kwobidak boodjaCountry beautiful country
C F C F C F C F Kinya djinanginy kinya Soul searching soul
G FWargada, wardinyTo search, finding
G F GWargada, wardinyTo search, finding
G C F C F Nidja nganyThis is me
F C F C FNidja nganyThis is me
MUSIC BREAK
C F C F
G F G
C F C F
VERSE (MALE VOCALS)
VERSE (BOTH)
OUTRO
F C F C FNidja nganyThis is me
F C F C F CNidja nganyThis is me
CREDITSLyrics Megan UgleComposed and Arranged Charmaine CouncillorLead and Rhythm Guitars Phil BartlettBass Guitar and Percussion Sean LillicoAdditional Vocals Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettCopyright Megan Ugle and Charmaine Councillor 2020Photo Megan Ugle with her children // Credit Megan Ugle
MEGAN UGLEMy name is Megan Ugle, I was born in Ballardong country and I live in Whadjuk boodja. I have three children and enjoy learning language.
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14. Kedalak Night TimePerformed by Charmaine Councillor, Cherie Slater, Cristi McPhee, Cyndy Moody, Megan Ugle, Rita Lusted, Phil Bartlett, Sharyn Egan and Tammy PriorKey of E
INTRODUCTION
E A
VERSE
EMiyak worl-ak kedalakMoon sky-in night time
EMiyak worl-ak kedalakMoon sky-in night time
ADjinda worl-ak kedalakStar sky-in night time
ADjinda worl-ak kedalakStar sky-in night time
EMiyak worl-ak kedalakMoon sky-in night time
EMiyak worl-ak kedalakMoon sky-in night time
ADjinda worl-ak kedalakStar sky-in night time
ADjinda worl-ak kedalakStar sky-in night time
CHORUS
EKedalakNight time
EKedalak Night time
BRIDGE
C#m B AKwobidak nyit koorlangka Beautiful little children
F#m B A BKwobidak nyit koorlangka Beautiful little children
MUSIC BREAK
E A
REPEAT VERSE
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO
EKedalakNight time
REPEAT OUTRO X 2
CREDITSLyrics Charmaine Councillor, Cherie Slater, Cristi McPhee, Cyndy Moody, Ilija Jacobs, Lola McDowell, Margaret Drayton, Megan Ugle, Rita Lusted, Sharyn Egan, Tamara Jones, Tammy Prior, Vickey HillComposed Phil Bartlett Arranged Charmaine Councillor and Phil BartlettGuitar Phil Bartlett Keyboard Sean Lillico Copyright Ngaalang Moort Singers 2020
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KEDALAKKedalak was written by the Ngaalang Moort Singers (Noongar language group) during the online language sessions (pictured below). This was the first song everyone wrote before writing their own lullaby. Thank you to participants who recorded their vocals from home, you sound moorditj!
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ROCK-A-BYE LULLABYRock-a-bye Lullaby was created at the end of the lullaby writing process. Phil Bartlett composed the melody and Ngaalang Moort Singers (Noongar language group) contributed words via the group’s Facebook page. Charmaine Councillor then combined and created the lyrics from these words. Thank you everyone who added their vocals to Rockabye Lullaby, let’s get the maawit kakarookiny (babies dancing)!
Elly Jones
Sharyn Egan
Cyndy Moody
Tamara Jones
Megan Ugle
Tammy Prior
Cherie Slater
Ilija Jacobs
Charmaine Councillor
Lola McDowell
Rita Lusted
Vickey Hill
Margaret Drayton
Phil Bartlett
Cristi McPhee
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15. Rock-a-bye LullabyPerformed by Charmaine Councillor, Cherie Slater, Cristi McPhee, Cyndy Moody, Megan Ugle, Rita Lusted, Phil Bartlett, Sharyn Egan and Tammy PriorKey of A minor
INTRODUCTION / “DO DO DO’s”
Am E AmAm E Am
VERSE 1
AmNgaalang moort koorliny kaalak kakarookOur family coming campfire dance
Am E AmMaara baaminy koram ngalak warangkaHands clapping while we sing
AmNgaalang moort koorliny kaalak kakarookOur family coming campfire dance
Am E AmMaara baaminy koram ngalak warangkaHands clapping while we sing
BRIDGE
AmMoorditj koolangka moort djoorabinyDeadly children family happy
FKedalak djinda baalap kwobidakNight time stars they beautiful
G Koomba mika worl-ak kanangor Big moon sky-in shining
Am F GNyin Sit
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AmNidja moorditj ngooni baalap djoorabiny This is deadly brothers they happy
FNidja djookiyan baalap djinanginyThis is sisters they looking
G Ngaangk wer maaman baalap kaalak-ngat Mum and dad they fire -near
Am F GNyin Sit
CHORUS
C GNgalak goordak kakarook We want to dance
F GKalyakoorl koolgi boongoorangAlways hips shaking
C GDjena moodiyap bardanginyFeet quickly stomping
F Em Ngaalang maara yira baaminyOur hands up clapping
Em AmMoort kaalak yoowarl koorlinyFamily fire coming towards
MUSIC BREAK / “DO DO DO’S”
Am E AmAm E Am
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VERSE 2
AmDandjoo ngabala ngoonda djedari maawitTogether safe brown baby
Am E AmKalyakoorl waabiny ngaangk warangkaAlways playing mother sing
AmDandjoo ngabala ngoonda djedari maawitTogether safe brown baby
Am E AmKalyakoorl waabiny ngaangk warangkaAlways playing mother sing
REPEAT BRIDGE
REPEAT CHORUS
OUTRO / “DO DO DO’s”
Am E AmAm E AmAm E AmAm E Am
CREDITSLyrics Cherie Slater, Ilija Jacobs Lola McDowell, Megan Ugle, Tammy Prior and Charmaine CouncillorComposed Phil BartlettArranged Phil Bartlett and Charmaine CouncillorGuitar Phil BartlettBass, Drums and Hammond Organ Sean LillicoCopyright Cherie Slater, Ilija Jacobs, Lola McDowell, Megan Ugle, Tammy Prior, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett 2020
CHARMAINE AND PHIL
CHARMAINE COUNCILLOR
Charmaine Councillor is a talented Noongar language facilitator from Bunbury. She is a brilliant musician and is the singer and guitarist of her band WARANGKA. Charmaine is also an author and artist of five children’s books in both Noongar and English and was a consultant and writer for children’s NITV program Waabiny Time. Her aspirations are to encourage her community to embrace and continue to revive and maintain Noongar Language for future generations.
“It’s just an amazing thing to be able to use an ancient language of our Noongar people and bring it to today’s era, and to teach people using song.
I think the privilege for me was to have someone else put their own voice to a song, as a clear representation of their family, their country, their clan. Their voices are so different. It gives an opportunity for people to express themselves in their own dialect, or in their own language.”
PHIL BARTLETT
Phil is an award winning singer songwriter. Known for his amazing musicianship, huge vocals and heart-felt, straight-from-the soul, performance style, Phil’s versatility has earned him a reputation across Australia as an all-round entertainer.Phil started working on the CAN’s Lullabies program in 2019 and has brought with him incredible musicianship and mentoring skills.
“Yes I helped write the songs and put the music together but for me it’s so much more. It’s the fact that no matter what now I am forever connected with each of you because we’ve done something together that’s pers onal and we’ve done something that tells a story about you.
To be able to create the music for some of these songs... I’ve given to you but you don’t realise what you’ve given back to me and for that I thank you. I thank you for allowing me to be part of this beautiful journey and to have met you all.”
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YANGA
Thank you to all of the dedicated participants and the incredibly talented artists who made this project possible. We thank you for your skills, passion, humour and flexibility as we took the leap into the online space.
Language Facilitator and Consultant, Composer and Musician Charmaine Councillor
Composer and Musician Phil Bartlett
CAN Program CoordinatorElly Jones
Recording and Mixing Engineer Sean Lillico
Mastering Engineer James Newhouse
Cover Art (used throughout)Yabini Kickett
Written Noongar Language ReferencesWhitehurst, R 1997, Noongar Dictionary, Noongar Language and Cultural Centre, East Perth.
Bindon, P and Chadwick, R 2012, A Nyoongar wordlist : from the south-west of Western Australia, Western Australian Museum, Perth.
CAN TeamElly Jones, June Moorhouse, Michelle White, Miranda De Baughn, Rebecca Lyon Augustus
The Ngaalang Moort: Noongar Lullabies from Home album, songbook and language videos can be accessed at canwa.com.au or scan this QR code
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