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[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: timeless classics and popular hits from around the world
It’s said that newborn babies often mistake sleeping for disappearing from this world.
As a result, they may have trouble falling asleep and cry, or they might wake up right away.
Moms and dads raising newborns are short on sleep every day.
So this time, we’ve gathered a selection of Western songs recommended for putting babies to sleep.
They’re all tracks with melodies and tempos that help soothe babies, so if you’re thinking, “Nothing I do will get them to sleep,” please give these a try.
[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: World-famous and popular tracks (1–10)
EdelweissJulie Andrews
“Edelweiss” is a song featured in the famous musical The Sound of Music.
It’s a well-known classic in Japan as well, partly because it has appeared in music textbooks.
In the musical, Captain von Trapp sings to the small white flower, the edelweiss, asking it to watch over his homeland.
The song’s gentle, unhurried mood offers a sense of comfort like the sway of a cradle, making it perfect as a lullaby.
If your child is having trouble falling asleep, try singing it to them!
Part of Your WorldJodi Benson
The signature song from Disney’s 1989 film The Little Mermaid is Part of Your World, a piece in which the mermaid protagonist, Ariel, sings about her longing for the human world.
Part of Your World is performed by Jodi Benson, the American voice actress and soprano who voiced Ariel, and in the Japanese dub it is sung by Mayumi Suzuki, who provided Ariel’s Japanese voice.
In 2017, AiNA THE END from BiSH also covered the song.
It’s a beautiful, hope-filled piece, so try singing it as a lullaby!
Only TimeEnya
When it comes to putting a baby to sleep, many people probably think of Enya.
Enya is a singer from Ireland who gained worldwide popularity for her clear, pure voice.
Her song “Only Time,” released in 2000, became a hit especially in Europe.
Its soothing and beautiful melody will likely help both mother and baby drift off together.
By the way, this type of musical style is called New Age.
If you’re interested, be sure to check out New Age music.
Hush little baby, don’t say a wordThe King’s Singers
An old lullaby from the American South is “Hush, Little Baby, Don’t Say a Word.” In Japan, it’s known by titles like “Bōya wa Nenne” or “Oyasumi Akachan.” The lyrics depict a mother lulling her baby to sleep, and she sings that she would buy anything for her child, brimming with love.
It’s a lullaby that conveys affection for your little one, so do try it at bedtime!
The RoseBette Midler
Bette Midler’s “The Rose,” released in 1980, is one of her signature songs and reached No.
3 on the U.S.
charts.
It was used as the theme song for the film The Rose, in which Bette Midler starred, and has become a classic that has been covered by numerous artists.
In Japan, it was also used as the theme song for the 2015 TBS drama Flowers for Algernon and the animated film Only Yesterday, so many people may be familiar with it.
Its simple, beautiful melody and Bette Midler’s warm vocals make it perfect as a lullaby—so do sing it to your child!