Lullabies of the World: Beloved and Popular International Songs That Soothe Children
We’re introducing lullabies from around the world.
Japan also has many lullabies, and many of you may remember songs your parents sang to you.
Among them, there might even be foreign lullabies you thought were Japanese.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular foreign lullabies that have been sung across the globe and are recommended for soothing children.
These songs often have melodies and atmospheres different from Japanese lullabies, and listening to them may feel refreshing.
You might even discover a surprising song that helps your child fall asleep.
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[World Lullabies] International classics and popular songs that soothe children (1–10)
Rock-a-Bye BabyIgirisu no komoriuta
A Mother Goose lullaby known as one of the songs published in London, England in 1765 in Mother Goose’s Melody.
The lyrics were originally the kind that could be taken as shockingly typical of Mother Goose, but nowadays the song is often sung with the ending changed to offer some comfort.
Its gentle melody set to a triple meter is perfect for lulling babies to sleep.
As an age-old lullaby passed down through generations, it’s a great option to try when you’ve grown tired of the usual popular lullabies.
A la roro ninoMekishiko no Komoriuta
It seems this song is often sung at Christmas in Mexico.
It depicts soothing a crying baby to sleep.
It’s a gentle, relaxed lullaby.
The rhythm feels comforting, like a mother softly patting a child’s chest.
Hush little babyMazāgūsu no komoriuta
A lullaby that has been passed down in the southern United States since long ago.
Because of its unusual lyrics—about a mother who dotes on her baby and keeps buying them things—some believe the original may be a Mother Goose rhyme from England.
While its storyline is unlike other lullabies, the strength of a mother’s love comes through regardless of the words or the means.
Its soothing melody and deep affection should reach a baby even without understanding the language.
It’s a lullaby overflowing with the feeling that you are loved more than anyone.
Nana nenemBurajiru no Komoriuta
An unusual lullaby that has long been sung as a Brazilian children’s song, in which the task of putting a wakeful baby to sleep is entrusted to monsters.
Various creatures appear, and the lyrics try to scare the baby into sleeping; for this reason, it is known worldwide as a lullaby with frightening lyrics.
Despite the scariness of the words, the melody is filled with the gentle atmosphere typical of lullabies, so if you actually sing it to soothe a baby, we recommend performing it with a bright, cheerful feel without being swayed by the imagery of the lyrics.
Fais do doFuransu no Komoriuta
A nationally beloved French lullaby, sung from the perspective of an older sister to her little brother.
In Japan, it was used as the commercial song for “Miki House” in the 1980s, so some of you may have heard it.
Its comfortable triple meter and a melody that feels gentle yet somehow refined evoke a distinctly French atmosphere.
It’s a perfect lullaby for putting babies to sleep—if you sing it while holding them, they’re sure to drift off peacefully.