Hajej, nynjej

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"Hajej, nynjej" is a Czech lullaby carol to the baby Jesus. The carol has also been known in English as the "Rocking" carol since an American edition in 1963.[1] The lyrics commence: "Hajej, nynej, Jezisku, Jezisku., Pucime ti kozisku, Budeme te kolibati, Abys moh’ libe pospati, Hajej, nynej Jezisku, Pucime tikozisku". The carol has been recorded by Julie Andrews, Roger Whittaker and other artists.

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  1. ^ William Emmett Studwell -An Easy Guide to Christmas Carols 2006 - Page 51 "Christmas song from the area formerly known as Czechoslovakia. Originally "Hajej nynjej", this gentle folk cradle piece is from the 14th, 15th, or 16th century. If from the 14th century, "Rocking" would be one of the oldest of still-performed carols .."
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