Okay, let’s get real for a minute. Those late nights with a screaming baby? They’re enough to test the patience of a saint. Those giant tears, the never-ending wails…sometimes you just want to scream right along with them! But then, almost out of desperation, you start to sing that old lullaby your grandma used to sing to you. And slowly, ever so slowly, their little eyelids start to droop, the fussing softens… and then, blessed silence. It’s not always that easy, but man, those moments make it all worth it.
Find the perfect lullaby to soothe your little one to sleep. Our collection of the best lullaby songs with lyrics will help your baby relax and drift off peacefully.
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Top Baby Lullaby for Baby Sleep
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
How could he see where to go,
If you did not twinkle so?
In the dark blue sky you keep,
Often through my curtains peep.
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.
As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark,
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Rock-a-bye baby
On the tree tops,
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock.
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall,
And down will come baby
Cradle and all.
Early to Bed
Early to bed and early to rise
Makes a man, healthy, wealthy and wise.
Good Night
Now it’s time to say good night,
Good night, sleep tight.
Now the sun turns out his light,
Good night, sleep tight.
Dream sweet dreams for me,
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Close your eyes and I’ll close mine,
Good night, sleep tight.
Now the moon begins to shine,
Good night, sleep tight.
Dream sweet dreams for me,
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Close your eyes and I’ll close mine,
Good night, sleep tight.
Now the sun turns out his light,
Good night, sleep tight.
Dream sweet dreams for me,
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Good night,
Good night, everybody,
Everybody, everywhere,
Good night.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full!
One for the master,
One for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
Baa, baa, white sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three needles full.
One to mend a jumper,
One to mend a frock,
And one for the little girl,
With holes in her sock.
Baa, baa, white sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three needles full.
Baa, baa, grey sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
One for the kitten,
One for the cats,
And one for the owner,
To knit some woolly hats.
Baa, baa, brown sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
One for the mammy,
One for the daddy
And one for the little baby
Who lives down the lane.
Baa, baa, bare sheep,
Have you any wool?
No sir, no sir,
No bags full.
None for the master,
None for the dame,
And none for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
Baa, baa, bare sheep,
Have you any wool?
No sir, no sir,
No bags full.
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Star Light, Star Bright
Star light, star bright,
The first star I see tonight;
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
I looked over Jordan and what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A band of angels coming after me
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
If you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all my friends I’m coming too
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Cradle Song
Lullaby and good night,
With roses bedight.
Creep into thy bed,
There pillow thy head.
If God will thou shalt wake,
When the morning doth break.
If God will thou shalt wake,
When the morning doth break.
Lullaby and good night,
Those blue eyes close tight.
Bright angels are near,
So sleep without fear.
They will guard thee from harm,
With fair dreamland’s sweet charm.
They will guard thee from harm,
With fair dreamland’s sweet charm.
Amazing Grace
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
Was 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
We have already come
T’was grace that brought us safe thus far
And grace will lead us home
And grace will lead us home
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
Was blind, but now I see
Bless This Child
Bless this child
Bless this child
Beautiful, meek and mild
May you know all the beauty that there is in this world
Bless this child
Bless this child
Bless your light
Bless your light
May you sing with the angels and your heart take flight
Our love will be here with you by day and by night
I see, and I bless your light.
Bless this child
Bless this child
Beautiful, meek and mild
May you know all the beauty that there is in this world
Bless this child
Bless this child
I bless the path that you will walk
I bless the path that you will walk
May you be gentle, kind and loving whenever you talk
I bless the path that you will walk.
Bless this child, bless this child
Beautiful, meek and mild.
I bless your path,
I see and I bless your light,
Oh Lord, please bless this child, bless this child.
Child of Sunshine
You are my Child of Sunshine
You are my very brightest moon,
You are the starlight in my eyes
From July right through June.
You are the well where I do wish
Where fountains overflow
You are my deep primeval forest
Where the tall pines grow.
You are my still and sleeping lake
You are my winter squall
And through all your changing moods
Deeper in love with you I fall.
You are my wolf that howls at night
You are my owl that hoots and cries
And through all those darkened hours
I sing you lullabies
You are my ocean’s wisest dream
You are my cool wind’s favorite dance
I am yours and you are mine
And none of this is by chance.
You are my Child of Sunshine
And when you travel near or far,
I hope that you will always know
My heart is where you are.
Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Well, it’s three o’clock in the morning,
Baby, I just can’t treat you right.
Well, I hate to leave you, baby,
Don’t mean maybe, because I love you so.
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
Goodnight, sweetheart, well it’s time to go,
I hate to leave you, but I really must say,
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight.
Now, my mother and my father,
Might hear if I stay here too long.
One kiss and we’ll part,
And you’ll be going,
You know I hate to see you go.
Frère Jacque
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines!
Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.
Brother John
Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John,
Morning bells are ringing! Morning bells are ringing!
Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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?
Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)
Goodnight, my angel, time to close your eyes,
And save these questions for another day.
I think I know what you’ve been asking me,
I think you know what I’ve been trying to say.
I promised I would never leave you,
Then you should always know,
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are,
I never will be far away.
Goodnight, my angel, now it’s time to sleep,
And still so many things I want to say.
Remember all the songs you sang for me,
When we went sailing on an emerald bay.
And like a boat out on the ocean,
I’m rocking you to sleep.
The water’s dark and deep, inside this ancient heart,
You’ll always be a part of me.
Goodnight, my angel, now it’s time to dream,
And dream how wonderful your life will be.
Someday your child may cry, and if you sing this lullaby,
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me.
Someday we’ll all be gone,
But lullabies go on and on,
They never die,
That’s how you and I will be.
“All the Pretty Horses” Lyrics
Hush-a-bye, don’t you cry.
Go to sleepy little baby.
When you wake, you shall have
All the pretty little horses.
Black and bays, dapples and grays,
Coach and six-a-little horses.
Hush-a-bye, don’t you cry.
Go to sleepy little baby.
Hush-a-bye, don’t you cry.
Go to sleepy little baby.
When you wake you shall have,
All the pretty little horses.
Black and bays, dapples and grays,
Coach and six-a-little horses.
Hush-a-bye, don’t you cry.
Go to sleepy little baby.
You Are My Sunshine
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don’t take my sunshine away.
The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken,
So I hung my head, and I cried.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don’t take my sunshine away.
I’ll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same.
But if you leave me to love another,
You’ll regret it all one day.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don’t take my sunshine away.
Please don’t take my sunshine away.
Hush Little Baby
Hush, little baby, don’t say a word,
Papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird won’t sing,
Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns to brass,
Papa’s gonna buy you a looking glass.
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa’s gonna buy you a billy goat.
And if that billy goat won’t pull,
Papa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Papa’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won’t bark,
Papa’s gonna buy you a horse and cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town!
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you’re fast asleep
In dreams you will lose your heartaches
Whatever you wish for, you keep
Have faith in your dreams, and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling through
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
The dream that you wish will come true
A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you’re fast asleep
In dreams you will lose your heartaches
Whatever you wish for, you keep
Have faith in your dreams, and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling through
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
The dream that you wish will come true
Isn’t She Lovely
Isn’t she lovely?
Isn’t she wonderful?
Isn’t she precious?
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we’d be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn’t she lovely made from love?
Isn’t she pretty?
Truly the angel’s best
Boy, I’m so happy
We have been heaven-blessed
I can’t believe what God has done
Through us He’s given life to one
But isn’t she lovely made from love?
Isn’t she lovely?
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha,
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That’s so very lovely, made from love, hey!
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
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
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way, it’s getting better and better
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But I guess we’ll both just have to be patient
‘Cause it’s a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes, it’s a long way to go
But in the meantime
Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way, it’s getting better and better
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Darling, darling, darling
Darling Sean
Didn’t Leave Nobody but the Baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
(Go to sleep, you little babe)
Go to sleep, you little baby
(Go to sleep, you little babe)
Your mama’s gone away and your daddy’s gonna stay
Didn’t leave nobody but the baby
Go to sleep, you little baby
(Go to sleep, you little babe)
Go to sleep, you little baby
(Go to sleep, you little babe)
Everybody’s gone in the cotton and the corn
Didn’t leave nobody but the baby
You’re a sweet little baby
(You’re a sweet little babe)
You’re a sweet little baby
(You’re a sweet little babe)
Honey in the rock and the sugar don’t stop
Gonna bring a bottle to the baby
Don’t you weep, pretty baby
(Don’t you weep, pretty babe)
Don’t you weep, pretty baby
(Don’t you weep, pretty babe)
She’s long gone with her red shoes on
Gonna need another lovin’ baby
Stay Awake
Stay awake, don’t rest your head
Don’t lie down upon your bed
While the moon drifts in the skies
Stay awake, don’t close your eyes
Though the world is fast asleep
Though your pillow soft and deep
You’re not sleepy as you seem
Stay awake, don’t nod and dream
Stay awake, don’t nod and dream
Itsy Bitsy Spider
The itsy bitsy (or eensy weensy) spider
Climbed up the waterspout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again
The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the kitchen wall
Swoosh! went the fan
And made the spider fall
Off went the fan
No longer did it blow
So the itsy bitsy spider
Back up the wall did go
The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the yellow pail
In came a mouse
And flicked her with his tail
Down fell the spider
The mouse ran out the door
Then the itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the pail once more
The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the rocking chair
Up jumped a cat
And knocked her in the air
Down plopped the cat
And when he was asleep
The itsy bitsy spider
Back up the chair did creep
The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up the maple tree
She slipped on some dew
And landed next to me
Out came the sun
And when the tree was dry
The itsy bitsy spider
Gave it one more try
The itsy bitsy spider
Climbed up without a stop
She spun a silky web
Right at the very top
She wove and she spun
And when her web was done
The itsy bitsy spider
Rested in the sun
Clementine
In a cavern, in a canyon
Excavating for a mine
Lived a miner, forty-niner
And his daughter, Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
Light she was and like a fairy
And her shoes were number nine
Herring boxes without topses
Sandals were for Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
Drove she ducklings to the water
Every morning just at nine
Hit her foot against a splinter
Fell into the foaming brine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
Ruby lips above the water
Blowing bubbles soft and fine
But alas, I was no swimmer
So I lost my Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
Then the miner, forty-niner
Soon began to peak and pine
Thought he oughta join his daughter
Now he’s with his Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
There’s a churchyard on the hillside
Where the flowers grow and twine
There grow roses, ‘mongst the posies
Fertilized by Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
In my dreams she still doth haunt me
Robed in garlands soaked in brine
Though in life I used to hug her
Now she’s dead, I draw the line
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
Now you scouts may learn the moral
Of this little tale of mine
Artificial respiration
Would have saved my Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
How I missed her, how I missed her
How I missed my Clementine
Till I kissed her little sister
And forgot my Clementine
Oh, my darling, oh, my darling
Oh, my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
My bonnie lies over the ocean.
My bonnie lies over the sea.
My bonnie lies over the ocean.
O bring back my bonnie to me.
Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my bonnie to me.
Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my bonnie to me.
Pat-a-Cake
Pat a cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man,
(Clap your hands together to the words, or help your baby clap his)
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B,
(Pat the palm of your hand, prick your palm with one finger; Trace a B on your baby’s hand or tummy.)
And put it in the oven for Baby and me
(Slide the pretend cake on your hands into a pretend oven)
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I’m a Little Teapot
I’m a little teapot
Short and stout.
Here is my handle,
Here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout:
Tip me over
And pour me out!
I’m a very special pot
This is true.
Here’s an example
Of what I can do.
I can change my handle
And my spout.
Tip me over
And pour me out!
Five Fat Sausages
Five fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up five fingers)
All of a sudden one went ‘BANG!’
(Clap hands loudly)
Four fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up four fingers)
All of a sudden one went ‘BANG!’
Three fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up three fingers)
All of a sudden one went ‘BANG!’
Two fat sausages frying in a pan,
(Hold up two fingers)
All of a sudden one went ‘BANG!’
One fat sausage, frying in a pan,
(Hold up one finger)
All of a sudden it went ‘Bang!’
And there were NO sausages left!
(No fingers left up)
Five Little Ducks
Five Little Ducks went out one day, over the hills and far away.
Mother Duck said, “Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack,” but only four little ducks came back.
Four little ducks went out one day, over the hills and far away
Mother Duck said, “Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack,” but only three little ducks came back.
(Repeat counting down to “but no little ducks came back.”)
Sad mother duck went out one day, over the hills and far away
Mother Duck said, “Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack,” and five little ducks came back.
Higglety Pigglety Pop
Higglety, pigglety pop!
The dog has eaten the mop;
The pig’s in a hurry,
The cat’s in a flurry,
Higglety, pigglety POP!
Round the Garden
Round and round the garden
(Circle your finger on your baby’s palm)
Like a Teddy Bear
One step, two step,
(Let your fingers walk up your baby’s arm)
Tickle you under there!
(Tickle under arm)
Do You Know The Muffin Man
O do you know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man.
O do you know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane?
O yes I know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
O yes I know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane.
Tommy Thumb is Up
Tommy Thumb is up (thumbs up)
and Tommy Thumb is down. (thumbs down)
Tommy Thumb is dancing
all around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.
Continue the song using different fingers:
Peter Pointer’s up
and Peter Pointer’s down.
Peter Pointer’s dancing
all around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.
Middle Man is up
And Middle Man is down.
Middle Man is dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.
Ruby Ring is up
And Ruby Ring is down.
Ruby Ring is dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.
Baby Finger’s up
And Baby Finger’s down.
Baby Finger’s dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders,
dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck him into bed.
Finger Family’s up
And Finger Family’s down.
Finger Family’s dancing
All around the town.
Dancing on your shoulders
Dancing on your head,
Dancing on your knees,
then tuck them into bed.
All Through The Night
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
Angels watching, e’er around thee,
All through the night
Midnight slumber close surround 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
While the moon her watch is keeping
All through the night
While the weary world is sleeping
All through the night
O’er thy spirit gently stealing
Visions of delight revealing
Breathes a pure and holy feeling
All through the night
Angels watching ever round thee
All through the night
In thy slumbers close surround thee
All through the night
They will of all fears disarm thee,
No forebodings should alarm thee,
They will let no peril harm thee
All through the night.
Though I roam a minstrel lonely
All through the night
My true harp shall praise sing only
All through the night
Love’s young dream, alas, is over
Yet my strains of love shall hover
Near the presence of my lover
All through the night
Hark, a solemn bell is ringing
Clear through the night
Thou, my love, art heavenward winging
Home through the night
Earthly dust from off thee shaken
Soul immortal shalt thou awaken
With thy last dim journey taken
Home through the night
A Nighttime Blessing
Angels full of love and light
Come down around this house tonight
As we sleep and as we dream
Please hold us in your golden gleam.
Angels full of golden light
Come down into our hearts tonight.
As we dream and as we sleep
Please hold us in your love complete
Amen
Kumbaya
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Someone’s cryin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s cryin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s cryin’ my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Someone’s prayin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s prayin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s prayin’ my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Someone’s singin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s singin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s singin’ my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Someone’s sleepin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s sleepin’ my Lord, come by here
Someone’s sleepin’ my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here
Toora Loora Loora
Over in Killarney, many years ago
My mother sang a song to me
in tones so sweet and low
Just a simple little ditty
in her good old Irish way
And I’d give the world if she could sing
that song to me this day
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.
Oft in dreams I wander
to that cot again.
I feel her arms a-hugging me
As when she held me then.
And I hear her voice a-hummin’
to me as in the days of yore,
when she used to rock me fast asleep
outside the cabin door.
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.
Sleep My Baby
Sleep my baby on my bosom
Warm and cozy will it prove
Round thee mother’s arms are folding
In her heart a mother’s love
There shall no one come to harm thee
Naught shall ever break thy rest
Sleep my darling babe in quiet
Sleep on mother’s gentle breast.
Sleep serenely, baby, slumber
Lovely baby, gently sleep;
Tell me wherefore art thou smiling
Smiling sweetly in thy sleep?
Do the angels smile in heaven
When thy happy smile they see?
Dost thou on them smile while slumb’ring
On my bosom peacefully.
Do not fear the sound of a breeze
Brushing leaves against the door.
Do not dread the murmuring seas,
Lonely waves washing the shore.
Sleep child mine, there’s nothing here,
While in slumber at my breast,
Angels smiling, have no fear,
Holy angels guard your rest.
Mountain Thyme
Oh, the Spring it is a coming
And the trees are softly blooming
And the wild mountain thyme blooms along the purple heather
Will ye go, laddie, go? And we will all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme all along the purple heather
Will ye go, laddie, go?
I shall build my love a bower over by yon crystal fountain
And in it I shall pile all the treasures of the mountain.
Will ye go, laddie, go? And we will all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme all along the purple heather
Will ye go, laddie, go?
Well if my true love will not go, I shall surely find another
Who’ll pick wild mountain thyme all along the purple heather
Will ye go, laddie, go? And we will all go together
To pick wild mountain thyme all along the purple heather
Will ye go, laddie, go?
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Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.
Chorus:
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me! This I know,
As He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee,
Saying, “Let them come to Me.”
Chorus
Jesus loves me when I’m good,
When I do the things I should,
Jesus loves me when I’m bad,
Though it makes Him very sad.
Chorus
Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give
Light and love to all who live.
Chorus
Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.
Chorus
Jesus loves me! Loves me still
Tho’ I’m very weak and ill;
That I might from sin be free
Bled and died upon the tree.
Chorus
Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
Thou hast bled and died for me,
I will henceforth live for Thee.
The Moon Lullaby
I see the moon
The moon sees me
God bless the moon
and God bless me
I see the stars
The stars see me
God bless the stars
and God bless me
I see the world.
The world sees me.
God bless the world,
And God bless me.
I know an angel
Watches over me.
God bless the angels,
And God bless me.
All Night All Day
All night, all day, angels watching over me my Lord
All night, all day angels watching over me.
When at night I go to sleep
Angels watching over me my Lord
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
Angels watching over me.
All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord
All night, all day, angels watching over me.
Angles Watch Over My Baby (Boy)
Angels watch over my baby,
Grant him a lifetime of your care
So that even when I can not be with him
I’ll know you will always be there.
Angels watch over my baby,
Grant him a lifetime of your love
So that even when my eyes are closed
I’ll know that you watch over from above.
Angels watch over my baby,
Grant him your laughter and joy.
For there is no one on earth any dearer,
to me, than my little baby boy
Angels Watch Over My Baby (Girl)
Angels watch over my baby,
Grant her a lifetime of your care
So that even when I can not be with her
I’ll know you will always be there.
Angels watch over my baby,
Grant her a lifetime of your love
So that even when my eyes are closed
I’ll know that you watch over from above.
Angels watch over my baby,
Bless every eyelash and curl.
For there is no one on earth any dearer
to me than my little baby girl.
The Parting Lullaby – As I Go
Angels before you
Angels behind you
Angels surround you as you grow
Angels before me
Angels behind me
Angels surround me as I go
As You Go To Bed
As you go to bed I place an angel at your head.
As you go to sleep I place an angel at your feet.
To your left and to your right,
Angels guard you through the night until the morning comes,
Until the morning comes, may they watch over thee.
As you go to bed I place an angel at your head.
As you go to sleep I place an angel at your feet.
To your left and to your right,
Angels guard you through the night until the morning comes,
Until the morning comes, may they watch over thee.
As you go to bed I place an angel at your head.
As you go to sleep I place an angel at your feet.
To your left and to your right,
Angels guard you through the night until the morning comes,
Until the morning comes, may they watch over thee.
This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, Let it shine,Let it shine!
Shine all over the world, I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine all over the world, I’m gonna let it shine.
Shine all over the world, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.
Everywhere I go,I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go,I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go,I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine,Let it shine,let it shine.
Under a bushel Oh no!,I’m going to let it shine
Under a bushel Oh no!,I’m going to let it shine
Under a bushel Oh no!,I’m going to let it shine
Let it Shine, All the time, Let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me, I’m gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me, I’m gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.
Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep
And doesn’t know where to find them;
Leave them alone, and they’ll come home,
Bringing their tails behind them.
Little Bo Peep fell fast asleep
And dreamt she heard them bleating;
But when she awoke, she found it a joke,
For they were still a-fleeting.
Then up she took her little crook,
Determined for to find them;
She found them indeed, but it made her heart bleed,
For they’d left their tales behind them.
It happened one day, as Bo Peep did stray
Into a meadow hard by,
There she espied their tales side by side,
All hung on a tree to dry.
She heaved a sigh and wiped her eye,
And over the hillocks went rambling,
And tried what she could, as a shepherdess should,
To tack each again to its lambkin.
Lavender’s Blue
Lavender’s blue, dilly, dilly, lavender’s green,
When I am king, dilly, dilly, you shall be my queen;
Call up your men, dilly, dilly, set them to work,
Some to the plough, dilly, dilly, some to the cart;
Some to make hay dilly, dilly, some the thresh corn;
Whilst you and I, dilly, dilly, keep ourselves warm.
One Little Finger
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your head. Head!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your chest. Chest!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your arm. Arm!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your tummy. Tummy!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your leg. Leg!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your foot. Foot!
One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
now lets say goodbye. Byeeee
“Splash Splash” Lyrics
I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash
When Mummy shout’s “It’s Bathtime!”
I get excited and I just can’t hide it.
Bathtime is my funtime!
I can sail away to an unknown island.
I’m the pirate of my ship.
With my crew of rubber ducks!
Bathtime is my funtime!
Splash Splash Splash.
Splash Splash
I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash
Getting clean is so much fun.
I love to watch the water run.
With Bubbles flying everywhere!
On my chin and in my hair.
Splash Splash Splash
Woah! I love it
Splash Splash Splash
Yeahhhhhh
Being in the bath is so much fun!
Are you ready?
Grab the sponge…
It’s time to get clean…
I love to wash my feet
wash my feet, wash my feet
I love to wash my feet
I love to wash my feet.
I love to wash my legs
wash my legs, wash my legs
I love to wash my legs
I love to wash my legs
I love to wash my arms
wash my arms, wash my arms
I love to wash my arms
I love to wash my arms
Splash Splash
I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash
The time has come to wash my hair
Shampoo bubbles everywhere!
It smell’s so sweet – i’m nearly done
Bathtime has been so much fun.
I pull the plug and give a cheer
I watch the water disappear
It feels so good to be so clean.
What a fun time it has been.
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night
Sailed off in a wooden shoe —
Sailed on a river of crystal light,
Into a sea of dew.
“Where are you going, and what do you wish?”
The old moon asked the three.
“We have come to fish for the herring fish
That live in this beautiful sea;
Nets of silver and gold have we!”
Said Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.
The old moon laughed and sang a song,
As they rocked in the wooden shoe,
And the wind that sped them all night long
Ruffled the waves of dew.
The little stars were the herring fish
That lived in that beautiful sea —
“Now cast your nets wherever you wish —
Never afeard are we”;
So cried the stars to the fishermen three:
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.
All night long their nets they threw
To the stars in the twinkling foam —
Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe,
Bringing the fishermen home;
‘Twas all so pretty a sail it seemed
As if it could not be,
And some folks thought ’twas a dream they’d dreamed
Of sailing that beautiful sea —
But I shall name you the fishermen three:
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.
Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes,
And Nod is a little head,
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies
Is a wee one’s trundle-bed.
So shut your eyes while mother sings
Of wonderful sights that be,
And you shall see the beautiful things
As you rock in the misty sea,
Where the old shoe rocked the fishermen three:
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.
Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town,
Up stairs and down stairs in his night-gown,
Tapping at the window, crying at the lock,
Are the children in their bed, for it’s past ten o’clock?
Hey, Willie Winkie, are you coming in?
The cat is singing purring sounds to the sleeping hen,
The dog’s spread out on the floor, and doesn’t give a cheep,
But here’s a wakeful little boy who will not fall asleep!
Anything but sleep, you rogue! glowering like the moon,’
Rattling in an iron jug with an iron spoon,
Rumbling, tumbling round about, crowing like a cock,
Shrieking like I don’t know what, waking sleeping folk.
Hey, Willie Winkie – the child’s in a creel!
Wriggling from everyone’s knee like an eel,
Tugging at the cat’s ear, and confusing all her thrums
Hey, Willie Winkie – see, there he comes!”
Weary is the mother who has a dusty child,
A small short little child, who can’t run on his own,
Who always has a battle with sleep before he’ll close an eye
But a kiss from his rosy lips gives strength anew to me.
Message 213 Baby shower wishes.
Fiddle-I-Fee
I bought me a cat and the cat pleased me,
I fed my cat under yonder tree.
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a hen and the hen pleased me,
I fed my hen under yonder tree.
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a duck and the duck pleased me,
I fed my duck under yonder tree.
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a goose and the goose pleased me
I fed my goose under yonder tree.
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a sheep and the sheep pleased me,
I fed my sheep under yonder tree.
Sheep goes baa, baa,
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a pig and the pig pleased me,
I fed my pig under yonder tree.
Pig goes oink, oink,
Sheep goes baa, baa,
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a cow and the cow pleased me,
I fed my cow under yonder tree.
Cow goes moo, moo,
Pig goes oink, oink,
Sheep goes baa, baa,
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a horse and the horse pleased me,
I fed my horse under yonder tree.
Horse goes neigh, neigh,
Cow goes moo, moo,
Pig goes oink, oink,
Sheep goes baa, baa,
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
I bought me a dog and the dog pleased me,
I fed my dog under yonder tree.
Dog goes bow-wow, bow-wow,
Horse goes neigh, neigh,
Cow goes moo, moo,
Pig goes oink, oink,
Sheep goes baa, baa,
Goose goes hissy, hissy,
Duck goes quack, quack,
Hen goes chimmy-chuck, chimmy-chuck,
Cat goes fiddle-i-fee.
Moonbeam’s Lullaby
(Verse 1)
Hush now, my baby, the stars are so bright,
Moonbeams are dancing, they’ll guide you tonight,
Close your eyes softly, the night will unfold,
In the warm arms of slumber, your dreams will be told.
(Chorus)
Moonbeam’s lullaby, whispering breeze,
Singing you gently, to a land of sweet dreams,
The world’s softly sleeping, under the night sky,
Drift off to dreamland, with Moonbeam’s lullaby.
Dreamland Forest
(Verse 1)
In the Dreamland Forest, where the willows sway,
Lies a realm of wonder, for all who dare to play,
Rest now, little dreamer, let your spirit soar,
To a world of magic, with secrets to explore.
(Chorus)
Dreamland Forest, enchanted and fair,
Close your eyes, my dear one, and soon you’ll be there,
With creatures of fancy and landscapes of awe,
Dreamland Forest awaits you, as nighttime befalls.
Starlit Carousel
(Verse 1)
Step onto the carousel, beneath the starlit skies,
With painted horses prancing, and twinkling fireflies,
Hold tight, little one, as the music fills your heart,
Let the starlit carousel guide you through the dark.
(Chorus)
Starlit Carousel, a magical ride,
Soothing your spirit, as you glide through the night,
Close your eyes, my darling, and soon you will see,
The Starlit Carousel, where sweet dreams come to be.
The Sleepy Meadow
(Verse 1)
In the Sleepy Meadow, where dandelions sway,
The gentle breeze whispers, as the sun fades away,
Lay down, my sweet child, on this soft bed of green,
And let the Sleepy Meadow guide you to your dreams.
(Chorus)
Sleepy Meadow, cradling you tight,
Rocking you gently, in the arms of the night,
Rest now, little one, let your worries be shed,
In the Sleepy Meadow, where sweet dreams are bred.
Whispers of the Ocean
(Verse 1)
Hear the ocean’s whispers, as the waves kiss the shore,
A lullaby so gentle, it reaches to your core,
Cradled by the water, as the tide ebbs and flows,
Let the whispers of the ocean, guide you as you doze.
(Chorus)
Whispers of the ocean, soothing and deep,
Carrying you softly, to the land of sleep,
Drift away, my dear one, on this watery bed,
With the whispers of the ocean, cradling your head.
The Midnight Garden
(Verse 1)
In the Midnight Garden, where flowers bloom at night,
A symphony of colors, bathed in soft moonlight,
Rest your head, my darling, and let the petals fall,
As the Midnight Garden embraces you in its thrall.
(Chorus)
Midnight Garden, a haven in the dark,
Tending to your dreams, as you embark,
Close your eyes, my dear one, and soon you will be,
In the Midnight Garden, where dreams run free.
The Stardust Express
(Verse 1)
All aboard the Stardust Express, a journey through the night,
A train that travels galaxies, where stars burn oh so bright,
Climb in, my little traveler, and let the stars align,
As the Stardust Express whisks you away, to the realm of dreams divine.
(Chorus)
Stardust Express, a voyage through space,
Guiding you gently, to a dream-filled embrace,
Rest now, my precious, as the train takes its flight,
On the Stardust Express, through the wonders of the night.
The Sleepy Willow’s Song
(Verse 1)
Beneath the Sleepy Willow, with its branches hanging low,
A melody so tender, begins to softly grow,
Rest your head, my darling, let the whispers calm your mind,
And let the Sleepy Willow’s song, weave dreams of every kind.
(Chorus)
Sleepy Willow’s song, a lullaby so sweet,
Enveloping your senses, as you drift off to sleep,
Close your eyes, my dear one, and listen to its tune,
The Sleepy Willow’s song, guiding you to the moon.
The Enchanted Glade
(Verse 1)
In the Enchanted Glade, where the fireflies dance,
A place of endless wonder, where dreams are given a chance,
Lay down, my little one, and let the magic seep,
Into your heart and soul, as you drift off to sleep.
(Chorus)
Enchanted Glade, a realm of pure delight,
Where dreams take flight, in the still of the night,
Rest now, my treasure, and let your heart be swayed,
By the wonders of the Enchanted Glade.
Night Sky Symphony
(Verse 1)
As the night sky darkens, and stars begin to gleam,
A symphony of wonder, emerges from the seam,
Listen, little dreamer, to the celestial refrain,
And let the night sky symphony carry you to dreamland’s domain.
(Chorus)
Night Sky Symphony, a lullaby of light,
A cosmic serenade, that fills the silent night,
Close your eyes, my darling, and let your spirit soar,
With the Night Sky Symphony, to the land of dreams, and more.
Sometimes a change of tune is needed!
I love a good “Rock-a-bye Baby,” but let’s face it, sometimes you need more than the usual hits. Here’s what works magic for us when things get tough:
- Piano Dreams: There’s something about those soft piano notes that just melts my own stress away, and it works on the baby too! I type in “baby sleep piano” on YouTube and find the most peaceful playlists.
- Musical Adventures: Okay, I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical about lullabies from other countries at first. But then I found this gorgeous Filipino lullaby, and now it’s one of our favorites. It makes bedtime a little more special for me and the baby.
- Nature’s Embrace: We live by our rain sounds machine. If the fussiness levels are off the charts, nothing calms my little one like the gentle patter of raindrops. Sometimes simple is best!
The Science Bit (Because We Moms Like to Know Why Things Work)
- Predictability is Power: Babies feel safe when they know what’s coming. That steady lullaby beat is like a little signal that says, “Hey, it’s time to calm down now, sweetie.”
- The Magic of a Mama’s Love: Singing to your baby sends a rush of those feel-good hormones straight to both your brains. It strengthens that bond and lets them know they’re absolutely safe.
- Back to the Womb: Lullabies mimic that comforting “whoosh whoosh” of your heartbeat they heard for so long. It brings them that warm, secure feeling all over again.
Lullaby Tips (From One Tired Mama to Another)
Remember, every baby is their own little music critic. Here’s what helps us find the perfect sleepytime songs:
- Keep it Mellow: Look for slow, gentle tunes – think cozy campfire, not dance party.
- Simple is Sweet: Lullabies with easy melodies are easier for them to remember (and for us to remember when we’re half-asleep!).
- Sing from the Heart: Lyrics about love, sleep, and dreams are extra comforting, but don’t stress if you don’t know all the words – sometimes humming your own tune is even better!
Let’s Talk Sleepytime Rituals
- Sing with Your Whole Self: Okay, maybe don’t belt it out like you’re on Broadway, but singing with feeling is way more important than hitting the right notes. Your baby loves hearing the emotion in your voice.
- Don’t Forget the Snuggles: Swaying gently, rocking them, and just holding them close while you sing makes it extra special.
- The Power of Routine: Sing those lullabies every single night. That familiar tune becomes like a magic “sleepy switch” for their little brains.
The Hard Truth: It Might Take Awhile
Listen, sometimes even the best lullaby in the world won’t instantly send your baby to dreamland. Just keep experimenting! You might end up with the most random hit song – for us, it was an old folk tune my grandpa used to sing. Babies are funny that way!
Now, It’s Your Turn!
What are those magical songs that always soothe your little one? Spill the beans in the comments below! We could all use a few more tricks up our sleeves. 😊
