![]() This classic hymn, especially as sung by the incomparable Etta James, is deeply emotional and stirring. Listen to this version of the lullaby by Jewel. With its images of stars and the night sky, along with the disappearing sun, this song is the perfect way to evoke sleep. The lyrics to this classic - heard in day cares around the country - come from a poem by Jane Taylor that was written in 1806. Listen to Dean Martin croon “The Cradle Song.” “Cradle Song” Lyrics Different variations of the lyrics - originally in German - accompany different versions of the song, but all are full of comfort. ![]() The name doesn’t lend a clue as to the melody or lyrics, but you likely will be able to hum along when you hear this classic song from German composer Johannes Brahms. "Brahms’ Lullaby" (also known as “The Cradle Song”) Think of "Good Night" as an audio take on the classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon. (And if you love the Beatles, there are plenty of other songs - such as “I’m Only Sleeping,” “Golden Slumbers” and “Blackbird” - that double as sleepy-time songs. ) Hear Ringo Starr sing “Good Night.” “Good Night” Lyrics Have a Gassy Baby? What to Know About Infant Gas Symptoms, Remedies and Causes Tender lyrics (like “now the sun turns out his light” and “dream sweet dreams for me”) are perfect for parents to sing to little ones. This classic Beatles song (written by John Lennon for his son Julian) is peaceful and soothing. Listen to “Rock-a-Bye Baby.” “Rock-a-Bye Baby” Lyrics And while the notion of a falling cradle may not seem very restful, this melody has lulled babies to sleep and weathered the test of time. Theories abound as to the meaning of the mysterious (and ominous!) lyrics, which have changed a bit over time. This classic nursery rhyme is believed to date back to 18th-century England (though it may have originated in America). Here are some of our favorite lullabies for babies - a mix of popular, modern-day hits and songs sung for centuries by parents eager for their little ones to get some shut-eye. Still, some songs seem to particularly lend themselves to sending baby off to dreamland. ![]() Lord until the sun goes down, 'till it goes down.Nearly any song - regardless of lyrics and melody - can be re-imagined as a lullaby. It's all night pourin', pourin', pourin', Ran into a rainstorm, I ducked back into Novato. That's why if you please, I am on my bendin knees, Heard a voice al callin', Lord you was commin' after me. I had a feelin' I was fallin', fallin', fallin', Try to see what's goin' down, try to read between the lines That's why if you please, I am on my bendin' knees,īertha don't you come around here anymore.ĭressed myself in green, I went down unto the sea. Run around the corner, corner, Lord run smack in to a tree. I had a run in, run around, and run down. I was all night running, running, Lord I wonder if you care, I had a hard run, runnin' from your window. I told Althea I'm a roving son, and I was born to be a bachelor.Īlthea told me, okay, that's fine, so now I'm trying to catch her.Ĭan't talk to you without talking to me, we're guilty of the same old thing.īeen talking alot about less and less and forgetting the love we bring. This space is getting hot, you know this space is getting hot. There are things you can replace, and others you cannot. ![]() Gonna want a bed to lay your head and a little sympathy. When the smoke has cleared, she said, that's what she said to me. Loose with the truth, baby, it's your fire, but baby don't get burned. ![]() Honest to the point of recklessness, self-centered in the extreme.Īin't nobody messing with you, but you, your friends are getting most concerned. You may meet the fate on Ophelia, sleeping and penchence to dream. You may be a clown in the burying ground, or just another pretty face. You may be Saturday's child, all alone, moving with a tinge of grace. I told Althea that treachery was tearing me limb from limb.Īlthea told me better cool down boy, settle back, easy Jim. I told Althea I was feeling lost, lacking in some direction.Īlthea told me upon scrutiny that my back might need protection. ![]()
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