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.

Playlist

Lullabies of the World: Beloved and Popular International Songs That Soothe Children
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Nighty-nightu~ēruzu chihō no komoriuta		A traditional Welsh lullaby, a heartwarming classic
2	Traumerei (Dream)Roberuto Shūman		A piano piece depicting children's dreams and hearts
3	Brahms’ LullabyYohanesu Buraamusu		Brahms’s beloved lullaby, with its gentle melody
4	BAYU BAYUSHKI BAYURoshia Renpō no Komoriuta		Russian lullabies are songs of threats and lessons.
5	Rock-a-Bye BabyIgirisu no komoriuta		An old lullaby, softly sung with saving lyrics
6	Lullaby of Panay Island (ili-ili)firipin no komoriuta		The lullaby “ili-ili” is a song to soothe babies.
7	A la roro ninoMekishiko no Komoriuta		A gentle Mexican lullaby is soothing.
8	Hush little babyMazāgūsu no komoriuta		A distinctive Southern lullaby that conveys a mother's love
9	Nana nenemBurajiru no Komoriuta		A scary monster's lullaby that puts babies to sleep
10	Fais do doFuransu no Komoriuta		A soothing French lullaby that gently lulls babies to sleep
11	Mozart’s Lullaby (Wiegenlied by Bernhard Flies)Berunharuto Furīsu		The composer of the lullaby may have been misattributed.
12	Aaija Nidarinepaaru no komoriuta		A heartwarming Nepali lullaby, full of love
13	Baloo BaleerieSukottorando no komoriuta		A Scottish lullaby about fairies stealing babies
14	Spirit of Sleep (Sand Spirit)Yohanesu Buraamusu		Gently lull a child to sleep with a lullaby.
15	NanaSupein min’yō		Falla’s Spanish Folk Songs, Lullaby Scene
16	Rock A Bye BabyMazāgūsu no komoriuta		Profound lessons and gentle kindness in Mother Goose lullabies
17	Cossack LullabyRoshia no Komoriuta		A Caucasus crone’s lullaby, deep melancholy
18	Ninna Nanna Ninna OhItaria no komoriuta		Italian lullabies: gentle melodies and scary lyrics
19	The Dream Passes by the Window (Yume wa Madobe o Sugite)ukuraina no komoriuta		The charm of traditional Ukrainian lullabies
20	Heidschi BumbeidschiChiroru no Komoriuta		The charm of heartwarming lullabies from Tyrol
21	Are you Sleeping		A world-famous round song that originated in France
22	Dandini dandini dastana (Sleep, sleep)Toruko no komoriuta		Turkish lullaby, a magical song that lulls you to sleep
23	Mama HoChūka Jinmin Kyōwakoku no Komoriuta		A warm Chinese nursery rhyme that loves mother
24	Jocelyn’s LullabyGodāru		The famous piece Jocelyn by the French composer is still loved today.
25	Ali bali beeSukottorando no komoriuta		Candy Song of a Scottish Couple
26	Mary’s LullabyMakkusu Rēgā		A beautiful scena of Mary and Jesus
27	Good night Dobrú nocSurobakia min’yō (Surovakia min’yō)		A gentle Slovak folk lullaby
28	Dodoi si dodoiMareeshia no Komoriuta		Feeling Japanese culture in a foreign lullaby
29	LELO LEDUNGJawa no Komoriuta		Indonesian songs are melodies of love and admonition.