The Cradle Song, also known as “Wiegenlied in German 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 and is also known as Brahms’ Lullaby which you can look at here.
The melody of the Cradle Song is simple and soothing, making it the perfect lullaby to help calm and comfort babies. Lyrics were initially written in German but have been translated into various languages.
Lyrics for The Cradle Song
Though the song has been translated into different languages giving rise to several versions. This is one of the most common.
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 good night,
With pink roses bedight,
With lilies overspread
Is baby’s wee bed.
Lay thee down now and rest,
May thy slumber be blessed.
Lay thee down now and rest,
May thy slumber be blessed.
Lullaby and good night,
Thy mother’s delight,
Bright angels beside
My darling abide.
They will guard thee at rest,
Thou shalt wake on my breast.
They will guard thee at rest,
Thou shalt wake on my breast.
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