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)
Nighty-nightu~ēruzu chihō no komoriuta
A traditional Welsh lullaby written by an anonymous composer that is sometimes sung as a Christmas song.
Said to have originated around 1800, it became widely known after being featured as an insert song in Steven Spielberg’s 1987 film “Empire of the Sun.” With lyrics filled with a mother’s love and a melody imbued with a hymn-like sanctity, it soothes babies, making it a wonderful choice if you’re looking for a lullaby to help with bedtime.
BAYU BAYUSHKI BAYURoshia Renpō no Komoriuta
This is a lullaby that has been sung in Russia since long ago, with lyrics warning that “something scary will happen if you don’t go to sleep quickly.” The words are quite shocking, but they are said to be passed down not as a made-up threat, but as a lesson based on real accidents that used to happen in Russia.
The uneasy, foreboding melody also creates a tense atmosphere, which may reflect a parent’s heartfelt wish for their child to fall asleep quickly.
Why not try singing it to a baby who doesn’t drift off easily with gentle lullabies alone?
Traumerei (Dream)Roberuto Shūman
The seventh piece from Scenes from Childhood.
“Träumerei” is said to mean “dreaming” in German.
Schumann composed many piano pieces for children, but it seems that Scenes from Childhood was intended as a work for adults portraying a child’s heart.
It’s a gentle, beautifully serene piano piece.
Brahms’ LullabyYohanesu Buraamusu
Commonly known as “Brahms’s Lullaby,” this beloved piece was composed by Brahms in 1868 to celebrate the birth of a child to a friend who was a member of the choir he conducted.
It was published the same year as one of the Five Songs, Op.
49, and premiered the following year by Luise Dustmann and Clara Schumann.
Despite its simple melody, it is a charming piece—one whose tune is often heard in music boxes and the like.
Lullaby of Panay Island (ili-ili)firipin no komoriuta
It is a lullaby that has been passed down among the Visayan people of Panay Island since old times.
They say ili-ili refers to a baby.
Because the word ili-ili is repeated so often, it makes you imagine someone soothing a child.
The melody feels familiar, with a style reminiscent of popular songs.