[Lullaby] Gentle masterpieces that soothe the heart—music box melodies to help your baby sleep soundly

Struggling to get your baby to sleep? Worn out by nightly crying? The gentle tones of a music box lullaby might be just what you need.

In this article, we bring you soothing lullabies and calming pieces rendered in the warm, comforting sound of a music box—from masterpieces by great classical composers, to familiar folk songs rooted in Japanese regions, and beloved melodies from films and anime that have touched so many hearts.

These selections will help both your baby and your family drift into a peaceful sleep.

Playlist

[Lullaby] Gentle masterpieces that soothe the heart—music box melodies to help your baby sleep soundly
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Always With MeKimura Yumi		The music box version of the theme song from Spirited Away becomes a lullaby for a baby.
2	red dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A lullaby that sings of sunsets and nostalgia
3	Schubert’s LullabyFranz Schubert		A lullaby by Schubert imbued with love and gratitude for his mother
4	Brahms’ LullabyJohannes Brahms		One of the world’s three greatest lullabies composed by Brahms
5	Child GodKojya Misako		An Okinawan lullaby. Heartwarming with love and prayer.
6	Ave MariaFranz Schubert		Schubert’s Prayer Song
7	A Whole New WorldAlan Menken		An emotional ballad from Aladdin
8	Song of TeruTeshima Aoi		The quiet and profound worldview of Earthsea resonates with my heart.
9	Pachelbel’s CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel’s gentle masterpiece, Canon
10	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		A lullaby playing Bach’s masterpieces on a music box
11	Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe		The charm and characteristics of the theme song from Howl’s Moving Castle
12	Takeda LullabyKyōtoshi no min’yō		The soothing effect of the music box version of the Takeda Lullaby
13	Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57Frederic Chopin		Chopin’s lullaby. A gentle accompaniment like a cradle.
14	Dolly’s LullabyGabriel Faure		Fauré’s lullaby, gentle and refined
15	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		Bach’s masterpieces gently lull babies to sleep
16	spirit of sleepJohannes Brahms		Brahms’s lullaby is a gentle piece that soothes the heart
17	hometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		Finding peace in a hometown music box lullaby
18	Mozart’s LullabyWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		The lullaby attributed to Mozart was actually composed by Fliess.
19	Lala LuSakushi sakkyoku: Peggy Lee, Sonny Burke		Drift gently into a kind, relaxing dream with La La Lu
20	Lullaby of the Silk TreeSakushi: Michiko Jōkōgō Heika / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Masami		The Origin and Allure of the Lullaby of the Silk Tree
21	DreamerSutību n Fosutā		A late masterpiece song by Foster
22	TraumereiRobert Schumann		Schumann’s masterful piano piece “Träumerei.”
23	Wish Upon a StarPinokio yori		The theme song of Pinocchio, lyrics by Ned, music by Lee
24	Someday in a dreamnemureru mori no bijo yori		A romantic song from Sleeping Beauty
25	Lullaby of the Dream CatNishimura Tomomi		Introduction to the theme song of the Anpanman movie
26	Irish lullaby		History of Traditional Irish Lullabies
27	Cradle Song		The charm of children’s songs that represent Japan
28	Zelda’s Lullaby		Iconic song from The Legend of Zelda
29	Doraemon LullabyŌsugi Kumiko		A sense of reassurance from Doraemon’s lullaby
30	Hush little baby		Introduction to Mother Goose lullabies
31	Okinu’s Lullaby		Lullaby of the ghost Okinu, a character from the anime Ghost Sweeper Mikami
32	Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star		Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is a French chanson
33	Pat-pat baby		A gentle melody that invites a baby to sleep soundly
34	Hometown of sleep		A lullaby announced in the Taisho era; after the war, it was sung by Keiko Kondo.
35	Pooh’s Lullaby		Winnie-the-Pooh’s lullaby to the bees
36	Seven-year-old child		A famous children's song with lyrics by Ujo Noguchi
37	Lullaby of the Chugoku Region		An old lullaby from Okayama, a folk song
38	Itsuki Lullaby		There are two types of lullabies: child-sleeping songs and child-guarding songs.
39	Lullaby of the Shimabara Region		A popular song based on a lullaby from the Shimabara region
40	Edo Lullaby		A traditional lullaby passed down since the Edo period
41	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu		It became a big hit after The Checkers’ debut single.
42	MoonlightClaude Debussy		Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” is the most famous piece.
43	My babydanbo		A mother's love sung by Dumbo's mother to her child
44	Someday My Prince Will ComeShirayuki hime yori		Snow White sings as she thinks of the prince.
45	wild roseFranz Schubert		Lyrics depicting love written by Goethe