NOONGAR LULLABIES FROM HOME · Welcome or Acknowledgement to Country. MARGARET DRAYTON My name is Margaret Drayton. I am a Nyoongar/Yamitji woman from the Yued, Yamitji and Wadjarri

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.

P.1Ngaalang Moort: Noongar Lullabies FROM HOME

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



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



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



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


Bm C Kabarli ngarda djinanginyNana down looking

Bm C DKoolangka baalap waabinyChildren they playing



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


Bm C Koolangka kabarli kaadadjinyChildren nana thinking

Bm C DBaalap kalyakoorl djoorabinyThey always happy



MUSIC LEAD

Bm CBm C D


OUTRO




G CKabarliNana

G CKabarliNana



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.



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.


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



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



A E ANgaalang nyit maawit, maawitOur little baby, baby

VERSE 4

ANgaalang nyit djook Our little sister

ENgaalang nyit djookOur little sister



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


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.


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


Eb

Djook yok noonook woonyaSister girl you love

Bb

Ngooni nop noonook woonyaBrother boy you love

F Bb


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


VERSE 3

Bb


Eb

Kabarli baal noonook woonyaGrandmother she you love

Bb

Moyran baal noonook woonyaGrandfather he you love

F Bb


MUSIC BREAK

Bb Eb Bb F Bb

REPEAT CHORUS

OUTRO

Bb


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.



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


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


REPEAT VERSE

MUSIC BREAK / “OOO’S”

D A

D A

G A Bm G

G A D

REPEAT VERSE x 2

OUTRO




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.


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.


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


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.



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


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


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!


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


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


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


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

For all enquiries email [email protected] or call +61 8 9226 2422

© 2020 Community Arts Network

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NOONGAR LULLABIES FROM HOME · Welcome or Acknowledgement to Country. MARGARET DRAYTON My name is Margaret Drayton. I am a Nyoongar/Yamitji woman from the Yued, Yamitji and Wadjarri