Are wide eyes still staring up at you from the crib night after night? Pair a few popular lullaby lyrics with the soothing tone of your voice, and your little one will soon be out like a light. From “Hush, Little Baby” to “Brahms’ Lullaby” we’ve collected the best songs for babies below. Sweet dreams!
“Brahms’ Lullaby”
Baby lullabies don’t get any sweeter than “Brahms’ Lullaby” — except when they’re sung by recording artists like Jewel!
Performed by Jewel
Source: Metro Lyrics
Lullaby, and good night, in the skies stars are bright.
May the moon’s silvery beams bring you sweet dreams.
Close your eyes now and rest, may these hours be blessed.
‘Til the sky’s bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn.
Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight.
I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms.
Sleepyhead, close your eyes, for I’m right beside you.
Guardian angels are near, so sleep without fear.
Lullaby, and good night, with roses bedight.
Lilies o’er head, lay thee down in thy bed.
Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight.
I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms.
Lullaby, and sleep tight, my darling sleeping.
On sheets white as cream, with a head full of dreams.
Sleepyhead, close your eyes, I’m right beside you.
Lay thee down now and rest, may your slumber be blessed.
Go to sleep, little one, think of puppies and kittens.
Go to sleep, little one, think of butterflies in spring.
Go to sleep, little one, think of sunny bright mornings.
Hush, darling one, sleep through the night,
Sleep through the night,
Sleep through the night.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Hush, Little Baby”
You make think you know the classic lullaby song “Hush, Little Baby,” but did you know the lyrics went beyond a billy goat and mentioned a dog named Rover?
Performed by Kiboomu Kids Songs
Source: Bus Songs
Hush, little baby, don’t say a word,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird don’t sing,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass.
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a billy goat.
And if that billy goat don’t pull,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won’t bark.
Papa’s/Mama’s gonna to buy you and horse and cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
Well, you’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
One of our favorite baby nursery rhymes, made even more special once you hear the complete lyrics.
Performed by TinyGrads
Source: AZ lyrics
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Then the traveler in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark;
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
In the dark blue sky you keep,
While you thro’ my window peep,
And you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Listen to this lullaby!
“Rock-a-Bye Baby”
The perfect formula for baby’s bedtime? A rocking chair and baby sleep music like this!
Performed by Super Sunshine Kids
Source: YouTube
Rock-a-bye, baby
In the treetop.
When the wind blows,
The cradle will rock.
When the bough breaks,
The cradle will fall.
And down will come baby,
Cradle and all.
Baby is drowsing,
Cozy and fair.
Mother sits near,
In her rocking chair.
Forward and back,
The cradle she swings.
And though baby sleeps,
He hears what she sings.
Rock-a-bye baby,
Do not you fear.
Never mind baby,
Mother is near.
Wee little fingers,
Eyes are shut tight.
Now sound asleep,
Until morning light.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Baby Mine”
Originally featured in the 1941 Disney classic Dumbo, this touching lullaby was remade by Bette Midler in 1988 for the Beaches soundtrack.
Performed by Bette Midler
Source: AZ Lyrics
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,
Pay no heed, what they say.
Let your eyes sparkle and shine,
Never a tear, baby of mine.
If they knew all about you,
They’d end up loving you too.
All those same people who scold you,
What they’d give just for the right to hold you.
From your head down to your toes,
You’re not much, goodness knows.
But, you’re so precious to me,
Sweet as can be, baby of mine.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Are You Sleeping?” (Frère Jacques)
You don’t have to be fluent in French to master these lullaby lyrics.
Performed by: The Wiggles
Source: Heavenly Harpist
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing,
Ding Ding Dong, Ding Ding Dong.
[French]
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques,
Dormez vous? Dormez vous?
Sonnez les matines, Sonnez les matines
Ding Ding Dong, Ding Ding Dong
Listen to this lullaby!
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Add this wonderful, wistful tune from the movie classic The Wizard of Oz to your list of sleepytime songs for babies.
Performed by Judy Garland
Source: AZ Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high,
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star,
And wake up where the clouds are far,
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Away above the chimney tops,
That’s where you’ll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly,
Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh, why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly,
Beyond the rainbow, why, oh, why can’t I?
Listen to this lullaby!
“Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral”
Close your eyes and let these lullaby lyrics take you and your little one on a journey to Ireland.
Performed by Bing Crosby
Source: eMusicZone
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Hush now, don’t you cry.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
That’s an Irish lullaby.
Over in Killarney, many years ago,
My mother sang a song to me in tones so soft and low.
Just a simple little ditty in her good old Irish way,
And I’d give the world if I could hear that song of hers today.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Hush now, don’t you cry.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral,
That’s an Irish lullaby.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Amazing Grace”
Hymns make great songs for babies, and you’ll love how sweet the sound of “Amazing Grace” is when sung by Dolly Parton.
Performed by Dolly Parton
Source: AZ Lyrics
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found.
Was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come.
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise,
Than when we first begun.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m found.
Was blind, but now I see.
Amazing grace, oh amazing grace,
That saved a wretch like me.
Oh amazing grace, amazing grace.
Listen to this lullaby!
“Michael Row the Boat Ashore”
Baby will have no problem sailing off to dreamland with the help of this lullaby.
Performed by Peter, Paul and Mary
Source: Metro Lyrics
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Sister help to trim the sails, Hallelujah.
Sister help to trim the sails, Hallelujah.
Jordan’s river is deep and wide, Hallelujah.
And I’ve got a home on the other side, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael’s boat is a music boat, Hallelujah.
Michael’s boat is a music boat, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
The trumpets sound the jubilee, Hallelujah.
The trumpets sound for you and me, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah.
Listen to this lullaby!