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Naomi's Keys

Las teclas de Naomi

A classical-style song for Naomi

Practising the piano in the late afternoon while the house goes quiet to listen and the cat climbs onto the table

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Written for the name NaomiYours to sing or record

A baby wearing headphones, eyes closed, listening peacefully to music.

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Las teclas de Naomi

Naomi's Keys · 3:04

Music style

Classical-style

Strings and piano behind a clear, unhurried voice - closer to an art song than a pop song.

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From the album Naomi Around the World: Cartwheels, Keys & Big School

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Naomi's Keys lyrics

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Naomi se sienta al pianoNaomi sits down at the pianoLa tarde se vuelve serenaThe afternoon turns calmSus dedos encuentran las teclasHer fingers find the keysY toda la casa se llenaAnd the whole house fills upPrimero las notas pequeñasFirst the little notesDespués una escala ligeraThen a light scaleLa casa se para a escucharThe house stops to listenY el gato se sube a la mesaAnd the cat climbs onto the tableToca Naomi que suenePlay Naomi let it soundTu música por la ventanaYour music out through the windowLas teclas ya saben tu nombreThe keys already know your nameY el viento se para en la ramaAnd the wind stops on the branchNaomi tus manos más grandesNaomi your bigger handsTocarán una pieza enteraWill play a whole pieceEl piano seguirá en su sitioThe piano will still be in its placeY estaré en la fila primeraAnd I will be in the front rowToca Naomi que suenePlay Naomi let it soundTu música por la ventanaYour music out through the windowLas teclas ya saben tu nombreThe keys already know your nameY el viento se para en la ramaAnd the wind stops on the branch

Where the name comes from

Naomi comes from the Hebrew No'omi, related to na'im, 'pleasant' - traditionally translated as 'pleasantness' or 'my delight,' best known from the Book of Ruth.

Why this moment matters

A house that goes quiet on purpose to listen to a child practice is doing something small but genuinely generous.

The story behind this song

The late afternoon goes quiet for piano practice, the whole house listening, while the cat climbs onto the table to listen too.

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