I think I know what you've been asking me, Goodnight, my angel, time to close your eyes,Īnd save these questions for another day. Listen to Billy Joel sing “Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)” from his River of Dreams album. Although you’ll hear this song at both weddings and funerals, it is a lullaby first and foremost.
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It’s full of calming words (“I will never be far away”) and love (“you’ll always be a part of me”). "Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)"įull of love and tender lyrics, Billy Joel’s lullaby contribution is a touching song to his daughter. Listen to Judy Garland sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Lyrics 10. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”Īs parents croon this hit song from The Wizard of Oz, they may wish that their babies will be able to discover this wonderful land where dreams come true. The simple lyrics make it easy to remember. You can point out the stars in the night sky as you sing. Sing this classic tune to lull your baby to sleep. Hear the Plantation Singers' a capella rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” LyricsĬoming for to carry me home 9. Parents can sing the whole song, or simply repeat the chorus, until babies drift off to dreamland. People have sung “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” since the late 1800s, and while its exact origins are unknown (and it has at times stirred up some controversy), the song’s power and popularity are certain. The deeply hope-filled chorus of this African American spiritual song is likely quite familiar. Morning bells are ringing! Morning bells are ringing!ĭing, dang, dong. Listen to the chimes in “Frère Jacques." “Frère Jacque” Lyricsĭing, dang, dong. Your choice! Either way, the repetition at the end of the song (“ding, dang, dong”) is curiously restful. You can sing this classic French lullaby - about a friar who oversleeps - in either English or French. I hate to leave you, but I really must say, Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go, Sure, it may be about a late night and bidding farewell to a date, but these lyrics - and the slow, easy-to-sing pacing - lend themselves to sleepy time with babies. You don’t have to do a full doo-wop performance (à la the classic scene from Three Men and a Baby) to benefit from the restful tones of this song by The Spaniels.
T'was grace that brought us safe thus far Listen to Etta James in a live performance of “Amazing Grace.” “Amazing Grace” Lyrics Plus, parents may appreciate that the song is easy to hum and sing. And although as the lyrics mention, there are moments of “dangers, toils and snares,” the overall spirit and arc of the song is uplifting. This classic hymn, especially as sung by the incomparable Etta James, is deeply emotional and stirring. Listen to this version of the lullaby by Jewel. With its images of stars and the night sky, along with the disappearing sun, this song is the perfect way to evoke sleep. The lyrics to this classic - heard in day cares around the country - come from a poem by Jane Taylor that was written in 1806. Listen to Dean Martin croon “The Cradle Song.” “Cradle Song” Lyrics Different variations of the lyrics - originally in German - accompany different versions of the song, but all are full of comfort. The name doesn’t lend a clue as to the melody or lyrics, but you likely will be able to hum along when you hear this classic song from German composer Johannes Brahms.
"Brahms’ Lullaby" (also known as “The Cradle Song”) Think of "Good Night" as an audio take on the classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon. (And if you love the Beatles, there are plenty of other songs - such as “I’m Only Sleeping,” “Golden Slumbers” and “Blackbird” - that double as sleepy-time songs. ) Hear Ringo Starr sing “Good Night.” “Good Night” Lyrics Tender lyrics (like “now the sun turns out his light” and “dream sweet dreams for me”) are perfect for parents to sing to little ones. This classic Beatles song (written by John Lennon for his son Julian) is peaceful and soothing. Listen to “Rock-a-Bye Baby.” “Rock-a-Bye Baby” Lyrics And while the notion of a falling cradle may not seem very restful, this melody has lulled babies to sleep and weathered the test of time.
Theories abound as to the meaning of the mysterious (and ominous!) lyrics, which have changed a bit over time. This classic nursery rhyme is believed to date back to 18th-century England (though it may have originated in America). Here are some of our favorite lullabies for babies - a mix of popular, modern-day hits and songs sung for centuries by parents eager for their little ones to get some shut-eye.
Still, some songs seem to particularly lend themselves to sending baby off to dreamland. Nearly any song - regardless of lyrics and melody - can be re-imagined as a lullaby.
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