Oh my sleeping child the world’s so wild
But you’ve built your own paradise
That’s one reason why I’ll cover you sleeping child
-Sleeping Child by Michael learns to rock

Don’t we cherish and adore our kids just like what this Song says? Their funny and very amusing look when they try to fight their drowsiness. Their gentle, and meek face while they’re asleep. Their deep breaths as they ride their way to their very own fun land. We’ll do and give everything just to ensure our little angels would get everything they needed – including a good night’s sleep.

Here are the most popular lullabies for our babies, toddlers, cutie pies, sweet peas, pumpkins, and whatever you call them.

1. Amazing grace

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now I’m found.
Was blind but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

John Newton, an English poet, and clergyman wrote this famous song and published it in 1779. It is meant to remind Christians of the grace God has given them. It is probably the most beloved hymn of the last two centuries. Christian parents still use this 200-year-old song to sing their little ones to bed.

2. Brahms Lullaby

Lullaby, and good night, in the skies stars are bright.
May the moon’s silvery beams bring you sweet dreams.
Close your eyes now and rest, may these hours be blessed.
‘Til the sky’s bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn.

Brahms Lullaby or “cradle song” – written by Johannes Brahms was published in 1868. The lyrics of the first verse are from a collection of German folk poems. The melody of this lullaby is one of the most famous and recognizable in the world, and is being used by a lot of parents to sing their babies to sleep. The power and effectiveness of this lullaby are very significant, for even adults nowadays use this as their personal sleep-maker.

3. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are

Written by another English poet – Jane Taylor – this classic favorite is transformed into a song from an early 19th-century English poem, formerly titled “The Star.” Most of us only know the 1st verse of this song, but like many other songs for kids, there’s a lot more. The full song contains five verses speaking of the impressive presence of the stars and how it lights the way for travelers during their journey.

4. The Alphabet Song

A-B-C-D-E-F-G,
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P,
Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y and Z.
Now I know my A-B-Cs,
Next time won’t you sing with me.

Once your kid is familiar with the twinkle, twinkle song, substitute the lyrics of the English alphabet to its melody. Talk about mixing learning and having fun and what else? – Your kids falling asleep.

5. Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream,
Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream

Because kids love adventures, this song might be the sure catch for our little travelers during their bedtime to wish them a good night’s dream.

The stream in this song brings the boat to different bodies of water – from brook, to creek, to river, to shore, to lake, then suddenly the song expresses that the boat is actually a submarine. It is quite humorous and adventurous. Tell this joyful story to your kids and I’m sure they will love its history as much as they would love the song.

6. Jesus Loves Me

Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.

Very few people know that “Jesus Love Me” began not as a song, but as a part of 1860’s best-selling novels. This song is the very first Christian song most children learn. If there was a best-seller hit list among the preschoolers, this very simple but very precious song would have to be at the top of the charts.

7. Silent Night

Silent Night
Holy Night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon virgin
Mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

This lullaby, recorded by a large number of different singers, is a traditional Christmas Carol composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818. It is believed that the carol has been translated into over 300 languages around the globe making it one of the most favorite songs of all time.

These are only some of the most popular and loved lullabies at all time. I hope we ventured you to sweet and dreamy little reading.

However, you need to make sure that your kid falls asleep first before you do.

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