ABC Kids have created a very special lullaby to help families transition to quiet time and bedtime.
The ‘Tjitji lullaby’ is about singing baby animals to sleep, showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land. This beautiful track was created and produced by Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross from Electric Fields.
For more information, please read through the FAQs below.
How can I watch the Tjitji lullaby?
You can watch the Tjitji lullaby just before 7.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays on ABC Kids, or anytime on the ABC Kids app or ABC iview.
How can I watch the Giggle and Hoot lullaby?
You can watch the Giggle and Hoot Lullaby just before 7.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays or anytime on the ABC Kids app or ABC iview.
What language is the lullaby in?
Tjitji Lullaby (Tjitji meaning child in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages) sings baby animals to sleep as the sun sets and the moon rises.
How do I pronounce the words in the lullaby?
You can Listen to Zaachariaha Fielding saying the words here. Tjitji means ‘child’ in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages.
What is the lullaby about?
The lullaby is about singing baby animals to sleep, showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land.
Who is singing the lullaby?
This beautiful track was created and produced by Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross from Electric Fields. The song is a duet between Zaachariaha and his 5-year-old niece, who is his daughter in Anangu way.
Who created the artwork?
This track has been bought to life visually by Bacon Factory Films with illustrations by Trawlwoolway story teller and artist Lisa Kennedy, and animation by Pixel Zoo.
How can I provide my feedback?
You can send us your feedback using the form on the ABC Kids Contact Us page. When completing the form please select “General comments and suggestions” as the Area of Enquiry.
What are the lyrics?
The lyrics are:
Tjitji
Float me now
On the calmest of waters
Tjitji
Sleep is a present
From a day that was gorgeous
I know that you love me
So my dreams will be sweet
Just like the sunshine
I'm going to sleep
Fly me out
Over stars by the billions
Tjitji
That’s you, you’re the sparkle
My Tjitji, my little one
So go now to sleep
On the calmest of waters
Going to Sleep
From a day that was gorgeous
I’ll never leave you
On the calmest of waters
I’ll never leave you
Your Tjitji, your little one
My little one
So go now to sleep