[Lullabies] Recommended for putting children to sleep! Songs that lull babies to sleep
A “lullaby” is a song sung when putting a child to bed or soothing them.
It’s also called a yōranka, and is characterized by a calm melody with a gentle, unhurried feel.
Children don’t fall asleep the way adults would like, do they?
They may get fussy even when they’re drowsy and can’t quite fall asleep, or finally nod off only to wake up again right away…
In this article, we introduce songs perfect for bedtime, including Japanese lullabies and classical pieces.
Please try to find lullabies that will help your child relax.
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[Lullabies] Recommended for putting children to sleep! Songs that invite babies to slumber (31–40)
Go to sleepTokunoshima no Komoriuta
A lullaby originating from Tokunoshima, one of the Amami Islands, “Nenne Gase.” Its uniquely gentle melodic turns, reminiscent of Okinawa and other southern islands, make it a very soothing piece.
The song conveys a mother’s wish for her child to stop crying and drift off to sleep.
Beyond a simply tender, watchful presence, expressions like “I’m going to do housework now, so please sleep on your own,” and “If you keep crying, you’ll become a crybaby,” evoke the authentic feelings of a real mother.
Go to sleep now.Hamano Tamami
The Bungo Lullaby is often sung in the Oita region of Kyushu.
It’s a song that soothes a baby who starts fussing before dawn, saying, “It’s not morning yet.
When morning comes, the temple bell will ring, so be good and go back to sleep until then,” gently leading the child back to slumber.
Simple yet deeply evocative, it’s a song with lasting charm.
ABC song
This “ABC Song” is often sung as a learning tool to help children memorize the alphabet.
If you’re a mom or dad with kids, you probably sang it yourself when you were little, right? We usually imagine children singing it cheerfully, but it’s actually great as a lullaby, too.
Try singing it slowly sometime.
Don’t you notice how gentle the melody is? If you sing it every day as a lullaby, your baby might end up being able to sing it before you know it.
Ave Maria
This is “Ave Maria” sung by British soprano Sarah Brightman.
Her clear, crystalline voice is utterly captivating.
The piece itself is very famous, and some of you may remember it being used by figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa in an exhibition program.
Classical music is said to have a positive effect on children as well, so if you’re looking for a beautiful lullaby, this song is highly recommended.
It’ll help you drift off peacefully and have sweet dreams.
You and my momSamī Fein
In the Disney film Peter Pan, the song Wendy sings while soothing her little brother Michael is “Your Mother and Mine.” It’s a lovely song that conveys how she sings while thinking of a warm, watchful mother.
Its gentle, unhurried melody seems comforting for children—a perfect lullaby.
[Lullabies] Recommended for putting children to sleep! Songs that lull babies to sleep (41–50)
Sleepy SongMorita Kumiko
This is “Nemukko Song,” an original lullaby by Yume-aru, a YouTube channel that mainly features children’s nursery rhymes and hand-play songs.
It’s a piece that gently guides children’s awareness into the calm atmosphere of night while recalling the fun times they had playing.
Listening to the soft accompaniment and vocals, children will naturally close their eyelids.
The lyrics even include a goodnight greeting.
Please sing it as if speaking gently to your child.
Both the lyrics and the melody are very easy to remember, so you’ll be able to sing it right away.
Brahms’ LullabyYohanesu Buraamusu
Brahms’ Lullaby is known as a classic masterpiece among lullabies.
Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, you’ve almost certainly heard it before.
It’s said that Johannes Brahms composed this piece to celebrate the birth of a friend’s child.
The melody, which feels like a gently rocking cradle, has lulled children of every era into a blissful sleep.
There are videos of the song sung in Japanese, and if you look, you’ll also find many piano performances and music box versions.
Since it’s such a famous lullaby, if you’re having trouble putting your child to sleep, be sure to let them listen to it at least once.