Sleep like a baby?
But an old-fashioned remedy can help: the lullaby.
Theres a reason parents have turned to lullabies for centuries they work.
And theres science to back that up.
Nearly any song regardless of lyrics and melody can be re-imagined as a lullaby.
Still, some songs seem to particularly lend themselves to sending baby off to dreamland.
Theories abound as to the meaning of the mysterious (and ominous!)
lyrics, which have changed a bit over time.
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall,
And down will come baby
Cradle and all.
)Hear Ringo Starr sing Good Night.
Good Night Lyrics
Now it’s time to say good night,
Good night, sleep tight.
Now the sun turns out his light,
Dream sweet dreams for me,
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Cradle Song Lyrics
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.
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.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
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.
Well, it’s three o’clock in the morning,
Baby, I just can’t treat you right.
Now, my mother and my father,
Might hear if I stay here too long.
Frere Jacque Lyrics
Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques,
Dormez-vous?
Ding, dang, dong.
Ding, dang, dong.
Brother John Lyrics
Are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John,
Morning bells are ringing!
Morning bells are ringing!
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
The deeply hope-filled chorus of this African American spiritual song is likely quite familiar.
“Star Light, Star Bright”
Sing this classic tune to lull your baby to sleep.
you’re able to point out the stars in the night sky as you sing.
The simple lyrics make it easy to remember.Listen along to the melody here.
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
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.
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.
When you wake you shall have,
13.
Stick to the chorus for a more upbeat experience.Listen to the lullaby version of You Are My Sunshine.
Youll never know, dear, how much I love you,
hey 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.
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.
“Hush Little Baby”
This song channels what moms and dads might be thinking as thewitching hourapproaches.
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 horse and cart fall down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town!
The four-line song can be repeated for four rounds.
Often, though, youll hear variations on the lyrics.
Isnt She Lovely
Got a daughter?
Share this Stevie Wonder song, which is an ode to his own daughter, Aisha.
Isnt She Lovely Lyrics
Isn’t she lovely?
Isn’t she wonderful?
Isn’t she precious?
Isn’t she pretty?
Stay Awake
Parents, get ready to use some sophisticated reverse psychology with this ditty fromMary Poppins.
Lullabies are often used as part of abedtime routineto encourage your baby to sleep.
it’s possible for you to make up a special lullaby just for your baby or family.
Your personal lullaby can create a unique and meaningful moment in your daily routine.
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