[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.
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[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: World-famous and popular tracks (1–10)
When You Wish Upon A StarLexi Walker
The song used as the theme for Disney’s 1940 film Pinocchio is When You Wish Upon a Star.
In Japan, this classic is also beloved under the title “Hoshi ni Negai o.” It was ranked seventh on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movie songs and is also cherished as a Christmas song.
The star imagery in the lyrics evokes the night, making it perfect as a lullaby.
Your child may not yet understand the meaning of the words, but hearing the loving voice of mom or dad will help them drift off to sleep feeling safe and secure.
All Is FoundKacey Musgraves
“All Is Found” is an insert song from the 2019 Disney film Frozen II, and its Japanese title is “Mahō no Kawa no Komoriuta” (The Magic River Lullaby).
The original is sung by Kacey Musgraves, and the Japanese version is performed by Yō Yoshida, who voiced Queen Iduna in the film.
It’s sung as a lullaby in a scene where Anna and Elsa are put to bed, making it a perfect song for helping children fall asleep!
The Long Day Is OverNorah Jones
“The Long Day Is Over” is a song included on Norah Jones’s 2002 album Come Away with Me.
It topped the U.S.
album chart and is a monster album that won eight Grammy Awards.
The poignant piano tones and Norah’s warm, enveloping vocals are so soothing to listen to.
It’s perfect as a lullaby, so be sure to let your child listen to it!
Brahms’ lullabyJewel
Jewel, an American artist who is also active as a poet.
She’s versatile across genres like pop, country, and adult contemporary, but her country music is especially recommended.
You can sense the essence of opera she studied in college, which gives her songs a distinctive atmosphere that sets them apart from typical country.
Her “Brahms’ Lullaby” exemplifies this, blending a classical piece into a country style and creating a soothing yet highly individual mood.
Far AwayLibera
Libera is a boys’ choir formed by the renowned British composer Robert Prizeman.
Their beautiful choral sound, reminiscent of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, is striking, and they continue to perform live around the world with a rotating lineup.
Among Libera’s songs, one I recommend for soothing a baby to sleep is Far Away.
Its melody is grand yet never overdone, making it wonderfully easy on the ears.
I think it’s also a healing piece for mothers, so it could be nice for parents and children to listen together.