17 Baby Lullabies To Put Your Baby To Sleep!
Getting a baby to fall asleep is necessarily not the easiest thing to do. I mean, those little muppets do not tend to fall asleep ever. However, there is one simple technique that might be old but is more effective than ever. Yes, you guessed it right – baby lullabies.
As new parents, it is extremely important that you have a list of baby lullabies ready before the arrival of the little one. With that being said, if you have an extremely fussy sleeper, the chances of lullabies to work are very high. However, there is nothing wrong with giving it a go, right?
In this article, we will list some of the best baby lullabies out there, with their lyrics and tunes, so that you can learn them in the easiest way possible.
So, let’s get started!
What Is A Lullaby?
In its literal sense, a lullaby is a set of classic songs that have been used for generations to calm and fussy babies and put them to sleep. However, that is not always the case. Baby lullabies can be any soothing song or tune that soothes a baby and sends them off to sleep.
You may be an impeccable vocalist or someone who does not even have an idea of what a tune is; as a new parent, you will certainly find yourself singing these tunes more than before. Singing baby lullabies to your little one might just become a part of your everyday routine. It is also a great way to calm an extremely agitated baby at times.
Why Do You Need To Sing Baby Lullabies To Your Little One?
The one good reason why baby lullabies will always make it to the new parent is because they work! Apart from their soothing tunes and soft melody, lullabies are also very helpful in improving language skills in your little one. Early exposure to music also improves their musical aptitude while they grow up, which includes their sense of rhythm, melody, and musical memory.
When you think of the more immediate results, baby lullabies act as the foundation of their bedtime routine, which is particularly important to instill healthy sleeping patterns in your little one. Parents may also get to benefit from singing lullabies. Apart from trying to make the baby fall asleep, it also helps promote a healthy bond between a parent and a child.
Baby Lullabies To Put Your Baby To Sleep
Now, we come to the most interesting part of it: the actual baby lullabies. Here is a list of the all-time favorite baby lullabies that can guarantee good sleep for your little one.
1. Rock-A-Bye Baby
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The song is both a baby lullaby and a nursery rhyme. The song is one of the most popular baby lullabies out there and serves the purpose of two at one time.
“Rock-a-bye baby on the treetops.
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall.
And down will come baby, cradle and all.”
2. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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You may fail with every other trick out there, but this one is a sure win. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is a nursery poem by Jane Taylor and is apparently one of those infamous baby lullabies you can never forget.
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.”
3. Cradle Song Or Wiegenlied
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This is yet another classic baby lullaby that comes from the composition of Johannes Brahms and was published back in 1868. The actual German lyrics are based on a folk poem. The English transition is just as good and will definitely encourage your little one to lie down and fall asleep in no time.
“Lullaby and goodnight, with roses bedight
With lilies o’er spread is baby’s wee bed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed.”
4. Hush Little Baby
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Well, it is nowhere near to what Gloria sang in Modern Family. In fact, the song that originated in the Southern States is a promising one for your little one’s nap time. You will find multiple versions of the same song on the internet, but you can always modify it to suit your own needs and preferences.
“Hush, little Baby, don’t say a word,
Mama’s gonna buy you a Mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird don’t sing,
Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass.”
5. All The Pretty Little Horses
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This lullaby possibly has an African American origin, but the melody of the song guarantees that your baby is going to fall asleep in no time. The song promises your baby that if they fall asleep, they will have all the pretty horses once they wake up.
“Hush-a-bye, Don’t you cry
Go to sleep, my little baby
When you wake, you shall have
All the pretty little horses
Dapples and grays, blacks and bays
All the pretty little horses.”
6. All Through The Night
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This popular Welsh song is particularly a favorite as it is both a hymn, and a lullaby for babies. First published in 1784, the song is also sometimes sung as a Christmas Carol.
“Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee,
All through the night
Guardian angels God will send thee,
All through the night
Soft the drowsy hours are creeping,
Hill and dale in slumber sleeping
I my loved ones’ watch am keeping,
All through the night.”
7. When You Wish Upon A Star
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You may have also heard this lullaby in the classic Disney movie Pinocchio, which was originally released in 1940. It is also one of the Disney movie songs that hold the highest rank and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1940.
“When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do”
8. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
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Based on German lyrics that were written back in 1611, with a melody that was composed in 1876, this is one of those baby lullabies that have lyrics that require both parents to participate. While the papa tends to the sheep, the mama shakes dreams from the tree, helping the little one to fall asleep with the sweetest dreams.
“Sleep, baby, sleep
Your father tends the sheep
Your mother shakes the dreamland tree
And from it fall sweet dreams for thee
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep.”
9. Baby Mine
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From the 1941 infamous movie Dumbo, “Baby Mine” is a song that Dumbo’s mother sings while cradling her little one to sleep with her trunk. The lyrics and the tune are just the best lullabies and highlight the bond between a baby and their parents.
“Baby, mine, don’t you cry
Baby, mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
Little one, when you play
Don’t you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine.”
10. You Are My Sunshine
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While it was not originally a lullaby, it has particularly become one due to its soft tune and touchy lyrics. The song is extremely popular and is definitely one that you may have heard multiple times around.
“You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You’ll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
11. Over The Rainbow
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This is the one tune from The Wizard of OZ that has become one of the most popular baby lullabies. The reason? It is simply heartfelt, and talks about making your dreams come true.
“Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true”
12. Rainbow Connection
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This is the one song that kids from the 1970s or 1980s will clearly remember. The song featured in the 1979 movie – The Muppet Movie – where you can see it being sung by the charming Kermit the Frog.
“Why are there so many
Songs about rainbows
And what’s on the other side
Rainbows are visions
But only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide
So we’ve been told and some
Choose to believe it
But I know they’re wrong wait and see
Someday we’ll find it
The Rainbow Connection.”
13. A Thousand Years
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This song is originally not a lullaby, nor is it a rhyme. In fact, this is one of the most popular songs by singer Christina Perri. Due to its beautifully crafted lyrics and gentle tune, it is one of those songs that you can easily use as a baby lullaby.
“Heart beats fast, colors and promises
How to be brave? How can I love when I’m afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more”
14. Lavender’s Blue Dilly Dilly
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If you have seen the 2015 version of Disney’s Cinderella, this song surely caught your attention. The song is soft, with the gentlest lyrics you have ever heard. It is one of those lullabies that can instantly put your baby to sleep.
“Lavender’s blue, dilly, dilly
Lavender’s green
When I am king, dilly, dilly
You shall be queen
Who told you so, dilly, dilly
Who told you so?
‘Twas mine own heart, dilly, dilly
That told me so”
15. What A Wonderful World
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The song was first recorded back in 1967 by Louis Armstrong; it was not considered to be a hit until 1988. The song has something very pure and easy about its lyrics and melody which makes it one of the best-fitting baby lullabies for their bedtime.
“I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me, and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.”
16. My Favorite Things
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This one is one of your favorite baby lullabies out there. The song mainly says that during bad times, all will go well as long as you hold onto some hope.
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels;
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles;
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings;
These are a few of my favorite things.”
17. Beautiful Boy
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Every Beatles and John Lennon fan will immediately recognize the beautiful lullaby that John Lennon wrote for his son Sean. The song beautifully captures the comfort and love that Lennon had for his son. If you wish to, you may also sing this song to your baby girl – it doesn’t necessarily have to be for the boys.
“Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monster’s gone,
He’s on the run
And your daddy’s here,
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful boy.”
What Are The Benefits Of Singing Baby Lullabies?
If you are looking for natural ways to make your baby fall asleep, there is nothing more calming and soothing than baby lullabies. Hearing you sing the softest songs can help your little one wind down a bit before sleep as a part of their regular bedtime routine. It also helps boost their overall development.
Here are some of the benefits of singing lullabies to your baby every day:
- Nurtures attachments and bonding
- Stimulates linguistic development
- Support the baby’s spatial awareness
- Promote self-soothing and self-regulation
The Bottom Line
Baby lullabies are one of the best ways to make your baby fall asleep while at the same time bonding with them.
We hope our list of baby lullabies will be of help to you, and you will sing them while putting your little one to bed every day.
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