Baby Sleeping Songs

Singing a song or lullaby helps many parents lull their babies to sleep. History is full of songs that have been used to calm down children. However, parents should not play music to put a baby to sleep and then leave the room, according to BabyCenter.com. This can lead to the child waking up when the music stops.

  1. 'Are You Sleeping?'

    • "Are You Sleeping (Frere Jacques)" is popular both in English and French, according to "Parents" magazine, and the lullaby goes back as far as the 19th century.

      Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?
      Brother John, Brother John?
      Morning bells are ringing. Morning bells are ringing
      Ding ding dong. Ding ding dong.

    'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'

    • According to Rhymes.org.uk, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" was written by two sisters, Ann and Jane Taylor, and was first published in 1806.

      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!

    'Brahms's Lullaby'

    • According to "Parents" magazine, this "Brahms's Lullaby" was originally written in German by Johannes Brahms in the 19th century as a baby shower gift for a friend. The lyrics have changed many times over the years and most know the lullaby more for the tune than the lyrics.

      Lullaby and good night, 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.

      Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight.
      Bright angels beside my darling abide.
      They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast.
      They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast.

    'Rock-a-Bye Baby'

    • According to Rhymes.org.uk, "Rock-a-Bye Baby" originated in America from a pilgrim witnessing a Native American mother rocking her baby to sleep in a cradle suspended between two tree branches. Although most people refer to the lullaby as "Rock-a-Bye Baby," the correct title is "Hush-a-Bye Baby."

      Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top,
      When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.
      When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall,
      And down will come baby, cradle and all.

    'Golden Slumbers'

    • According to "Parents" magazine, the lyrics of "Golden Slumbers" were based on the poem "Cradle Song" by Thomas Dekker, who wrote during the Elizabethan period. The lullaby became popular after The Beatles recorded a version on their 1969 album "Abbey Road."

      Golden slumber kiss your eyes,
      Smiles await you when you rise.
      Sleep, pretty baby, do not cry,
      And I'll sing you a lullaby.

      Care you know not, therefore sleep,
      While I o'er you watch do keep.
      Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry,
      And I will sing a lullaby.

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