Brahms’ Lullaby, also known as “Wiegenlied” or “Cradle Song,” is a famous lullaby that parents and children have cherished for over a century. The song was composed by Johannes Brahms, a German composer and pianist, in 1868.
The melody of Brahms’ Lullaby is simple and soothing, making it a perfect lullaby to help calm and comfort babies and young children. Lyrics were initially written in German but have been translated into various languages.
The original German lyrics begin with “Guten Abend, gute Nacht” (“Good evening, good night”), and the song proceeds to describe various objects in nature and wishes for a peaceful and restful night’s sleep.
Lyrics for 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
Till the sky’s bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn
Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight
I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms
Sleepyhead, close your eyes, for I’m right beside you
Guardian angels are near, so sleep without fear
Lullaby, and good night, with roses be-dight
Lilies o’er head, lay thee down in thy bed
Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight
I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms
Lullaby, and sleep tight, my darling sleeping
On sheets white as cream, with the head full of dreams
Sleepyhead, close your eyes, I’m right beside you
Lay thee down, now and rest, may your slumber be blessed
Go to sleep, little one, think of puppies and kittens.
Go to sleep, little one, think of butterflies in spring.
Go to sleep, little one, think of sunny bright mornings.
Hush, darling one, sleep through the night
Sleep through the night
Sleep through the night
Alternate Version
Lullaby and goodnight,
with roses bestride,
with lilies bedecked,
‘neath baby’s sweet bed.
May thou sleep, may thou rest,
may thy slumber be blest.
May thou sleep, may thou rest,
may thy slumber be blest.
Lullaby and goodnight,
thy mother’s delight.
Bright angels around,
my darling, shall guard.
They will guide thee from harm,
thou art safe in my arms.
They will guide thee from harm,
thou art safe in my arms.
