Sing Your Favorite Lullaby

A Mother's Prayer

2009-04-03T22:31:00.000-07:00

This song was written by a mother who thought of it one night while praying over her daughter who was born with neurofibromatosis and is considered legally blind.

A Mother's Prayer (HANNAH'S SONG)

Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above
no better treasure could I more love
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame
Just to think that God knows you by name
He knows every hair on your beautiful head
He knows all your thoughts before they are said

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Prayer:
May God grant you peace
in the midst of a storm
May God give you strength even
when youre forlorn
May you answer the door when
Jesus comes knocking
May wisdom guide you when
your mouth is talkin
May discretion protect you
and keep you pure
May you never stumble
or fall for a lure
May your heart remain humble
to the very end
May uprightness and truth
be what you defend
May the world not ensnare
or change who you are
May the light that's within you
shine like the stars
May angels surround you
body, spirit, mind
May favor and peace be yours to find
May rejection and pain
never reach you
May your spirit grow bold
for what youre called to

As you rest in Gods care I will rest too
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you
Amen

Hannah speaks: I love you, Mommy

Christ Child's Lullaby/Tàladh Chriosd

2009-03-05T03:44:00.000-08:00

Music is from the Kist O Dreams cd. Lullabies from Scottish tradition sung by Christina Stewart. Visit http://kistodreams.org to download Scottish lullabies for FREE.

The title of this lullaby is Tàladh Chriosd and is also known as Christ Child's Lullaby. It is one of a very few Scottish Gaelic Christmas songs.

Lyrics:

Mo ghaol, mo ghràdh, is m’fheudail thu
M’ ionntas ùr is m‘ èibhneas thu
Mo mhacan àlainn ceutach thu
Chan fhiù mi fhèin bhith ‘d dhàil

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

My love, my dear, my darling boy
My holy treasure and my joy
My radiant sun, my Lord of Lords
Let me be worthy now

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

Asses sleep and oxen sigh
Safe within my arms you lie
Blessed am I to hold you near
And feel your beating heart

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

(When singing this song I would probably say replace 'asses' with 'donkeys.')

Click here to listen to a different rendition

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Butterfly Song

2009-03-04T03:01:00.000-08:00

This is a video of a mother singing two songs to her baby Emily. One song she made up to the tune of Brahm's lullaby and the other is called Butterfly.

BRAHM'S LULLABY
Lullaby and goodnight, my baby delight
Angels on your left and right will surround you through the night
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed.

BUTTERFLY SONG
Butterfly, butterfly, open your wings
Fly through the garden while everyone sings
Smell the red roses that grow by the wall
Taste the sweet honey from hollyhocks tall
Butterfly, butterfly, home is the best
Close your wings gently and rest.

Sleepy Baby, Close Your Eyes

2009-03-01T22:55:00.000-08:00

This song is from the cd, Lovely Mommy, which can be ordered on-line.

You must be tired
and yet you still play,
so many impressions
in one single day.

Time to say goodbye tonight,
time to kiss and say,
goodnight.

Sleepy baby, close your eyes
dream away into paradise,
sleepy baby,
I'll be near.

And if you need me,
I will be here.

Sleepy baby, close your eyes,
dream away into paradise,
sleepy baby,
I'll be near.

And if you need me,
I will be here.
Sleep tight.

Share Your Thoughts & Requests

2009-02-28T09:18:00.000-08:00

If you've enjoyed Sing Your Favorite Lullaby, please take a moment to leave a comment. Your requests for lullabies are also welcome. We'd love to know the following:

*How singing lullabies makes you feel

*What your favorite lullaby is

*Do you remember being sung to as a child?

*What lullaby you are looking for if you did not find it here

*Any positive thoughts you have to share about this site

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Susana

A La Nanita Nana

2009-02-24T00:58:00.000-08:00

This version is by the Cheetah Girls sung as a cover by klep3136 .

View a recording with the English lyrics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-09N_lyUWs&feature=related

To learn the traditional, religious version w/ lyrics go here (it includes an audio tutorial):

http://www.learn-spanish-online.de/exercises/level3_listen_comprehension/music/christmas_carols/nanita_nana/nanita_nana.htm

You Are My Sunshine

2009-02-24T00:48:00.000-08:00

Youtuber born2bjillmarie's Dad used to sing this song to her when was a little girl...

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night dear
When I was sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
When I awoken I was mistaken
And I hung down my head and I cried

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

Click here for You Are My Sunshine guitar tabs

As You Go On Your Way

2009-02-23T23:01:00.000-08:00

Submitted by YogaMama

As you go on your way, may God go with you
May God go before you to show you the way
May He go behind you to encourage you
beside you to befriend you
above you to watch over
within you to give you peace

O, My Little Ones

2009-02-18T17:41:00.000-08:00

This cool, young chic named Daniela (whom I found on youtube) sang one of my songs for me!!! Yay! I am so thrilled, she did an awesome job and I am so grateful. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

BTW, This is one of my songs that I dream of recording on a cd for moms.

Listen to Susana's Own Rendition

Goodnight My Angel

2009-02-17T01:04:00.000-08:00

Video by meneksedia

*Verse 1*
Good night my angel time to close you eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say

I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Where ever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away

*Verse 2*
Good night my angel now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay

And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep
Inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me

(Musical Bridge)
Do do do do...

*Verse 3*
Goodnight my angel now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry and if you sing this lullaby
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabies go on and on
They never die that's how you and I will be

click here to watch Billy Joel official video

You Are My Angel

2009-02-17T00:55:00.000-08:00

You Are My Angel, sung by Loretta Chow.

once upon a time
arch angel in the sky
made a comfort every night

once upon a time
the angel loved me so
its a miracle in the snow, my heart wont be cold

my dear,you are my angel
tell me what you know
something should be told

my dear,you are my angel
tell me where you go
I will brace behind your throne.

once upon a time
my angel gave me live.

Lullaby by Creed

2009-02-17T00:31:00.000-08:00

This is a lullaby sung by Creed. The video was created by Hobbsele.

Hush my love now don't you cry
Everything will be all right
Close your eyes and drift in dream
Rest in peaceful sleep

If there's one thing I hope
I showed you
Hope I showed you

Just give love to all

Oh my love's in my arms tight
Every day you give me life
As I drift off to your world
Will rest in peaceful sleep

I know there's one thing that
you showed me
That you showed me

Just give love to all
Let's give love to all

Lullaby, My Baby

2009-02-17T00:16:00.000-08:00

This is an original lullaby written and sung by Yulia for her sons and posted on her youtube channel. Photos are from flickr.com. See her page for photo credits.

Lyrics:

Lullaby my baby
Let me sing good night
Though the day is fading
New one will be waiting
You must sleep now darling
Everything's alright

Lullaby my baby
As the nighttime falls
Through the dreams you're sailing
Facing shadows bravely
Keeping every moment
In your heart and soul

Lullaby my baby
As I watch you sleep
I remember dreaming
How I'll have you with me
Now you're here darling
And my world's complete

Lakota Lullaby

2009-02-17T00:10:00.000-08:00

This song is sung by Dee Ann Paul for her youtube channel.

The lyrics to this song are:
In Lakota:
cante' waste' hoksila ake istimba, hanhepi kin waste'

In English:
Good hearted boy go back to sleep, the night is good.

Mommy's Lullaby

2009-02-16T23:27:00.000-08:00

This is a video that was created with photos by Erica for her youtube channel using a Mommy's Lullaby, which was written and sung by "Teeh" (Tanya Manibusan.)

Said, Baby, Mommy loves you,
I wouldn't know what I'd do,
without you.

Said, Mommy loves you,
I wouldn't know what to do,
if I was to lose you.

Said, Baby, listen,
Me said the very first day,
I held you in my arms,
I knew, that I had to change my ways,
and keep you safe from harm.

Oh, yea, when you smile it makes my life worth while,
and worth living,
so every night I pray,
and thank the Lord that you're my blessing.

My baby boy, you're my everything,
and Mommy loves you, my pride and joy,
Mommy loves you, my baby boy,
and later on in this life,
you'll hear this song, it's called,
Mommy's lullaby,

Me said, Mommy loves you,
my pride and joy,
Mommy loves you, my baby boy,
later on in this life,
you'll hear this song, it's called,
Mommy's lullaby.

Let me tell ya something,
I know that I'm still young,
and some people like to judge what they see,
well, I am gonna raise you good,
Oh, just you wait and see,
'cause Mommy loves you.

My pride and joy, Mommy loves you,
My baby boy,
and later on in this life, you'll hear this song
it's called, Mommy's Lullaby,

I said, Mommy loves you,
my pride and joy, Mommy loves you,
my baby boy,
and later on in this life, you'll hear this song,
it's called Mommy's Lullaby.

You'll hear this song,
it's called Mommy's Lullaby.

Said, Mommy loves you.
I wouldn't know what I'd do,
without you.

Said, Mommy loves you,
I wouldn't know what to do,
if I was to lose you.

An original Lullaby

2009-02-16T23:15:00.000-08:00

Psalms 121: 1,6,7

I lift up my eyes to the hills
where does my help come from?

...
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm, he will watch over your life.

Lullaby-

I know the journey is long
but this distance can only make me stronger
I know there will be tears and smiles and fears
and I'll grow tired at times
but I know
you'll be by my side

So I will lift up my eyes to the sky
where my help comes from,
the only one,
the God of love

the sun will not harm me by day
nor the moon by night
cause I know you'll keep an eye on me
and watch over my life
tuck me in good night
hum your lullaby

I know the journey is long
So I'll wait patiently for that day to come
when I will lay eyes on the king
I will laugh, and dance, and sing with you
and you'll say
"My child you've come a long way,

And every time you looked up and smiled
I'd smile back,
and every tear you shed
I held in my hands
And everyday, and every night
I kept my eyes on you
and tucked you in
and sang good night
and hummed my lullaby
held you when you cried
gave you piece of mind...

you're not alone
you're not alone...
never alone..."

Who Will Sing Me Lullabies

2008-03-27T03:57:00.000-07:00

This isn't really a song you'd sing to your children, but it does make me think of how important it is for us make sure there is someone to sing lullabies to our babes.

Lay me down gently, lay me down low,
I fear I am broken and won't mend, I know.
One thing I ask when the stars light the skies,
Who now will sing me lullabies,
Oh who now will sing me lullabies.

In this big world I'm lonely, for I am but small,
Oh angels in heaven, don't you care for me at all?
You heard my heart breaking for it rang through the skies,
So why don't you sing me lullabies,
Oh why don't you sing me lullabies.

I lay here; I'm weeping for the stars they have come,
I lay here not sleeping; now the long night has begun.
The man in the moon, oh he can't help but cry,
For there's no one to sing me lullabies,
Oh there's no one to sing me lullabies.

So lay me down gently, oh lay me down low,
I fear I am broken and won't mend, I know .
One thing I ask when the stars light the skies,
Who now will sing me lullabies,
Oh who now will sing me lullabies.

Who will sing me to sleep
Who will sing me to sleep
Who will sing me to sleep
Who will sing me to sleep

Tooa-ra-loo-ra-li

2008-03-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

This is an original lullaby by Sheila Kirsten Hughes

LYRICS:
She tucks her in bed
And she kisses her cheek
Too-ra-loo-ra-li

She sings her a song
As she drifts off to sleep
Too-ra-loo-ra-li

She dreams of a land
Where the unicorns fly
To-ra-loo-ra-li

Where angels sing
From the clouds on high
To-ra-loo-ra-li

Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li

Many years have passed
Since I dreamed such a dream
Too-ra-loo-ra-li

Unicorns have been plucked
Of their horns and their wings
Too-ra-loo-ra-li

Maybe if I believe
I'll remember the way
To the place I once did know

Where it's ok to dance
And it's ok to dream
And you're never considered too old

Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li

Little child, when they tell you
That your time is up,
Remember this one thing

Don't you lose the map
Don't throw away the key
To the place where your dreams run free

Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li
Too-ra-loo, too-ra-li, too-ra-loo-ra-li

Copyright © 2006 Sheila Kirsten Hughes

This I Promise You

2008-03-12T19:40:00.001-07:00

"This I Promise You"

When the visions around you,

Bring tears to your eyes

And all that surround you,

Are secrets and lies

I'll be your strength,

I'll give you hope,

Keeping your faith when it's gone

The one you should call,

Was standing here all along...

This is one of Joni's favorite songs to sing to her children.

Read the rest of the lyrics and listen to Joni's rendition

An Angel's Lullaby

2008-01-29T23:05:00.000-08:00

An Angel's Lullaby
by Allison Chambers Coxsey

Sleep so sweetly slumbering babe,
Nestled snug and warm;
For the Father sends His angels,
To keep you safe and warm.

Sleep so sweetly slumbering babe,
While time goes gently by;
Your angels watch and sing to you,
An angel's lullaby.

(This is a poem that I think makes a lovely lullaby.

Listen to my rendition. I'd love to hear yours!)

Susana's Rendition

You're Special to Jesus

2008-01-29T20:33:00.000-08:00

You're special to Jesus,
His love you can't deny,
You're special to Jesus,
You're the apple of His eye.

No matter what you're going through,
No matter where you've been,
You'll always be special to Him.

Listen to Joni and her cute daughter sing

Angel's Lullaby

2008-01-29T20:21:00.000-08:00

Angel's Lullaby
by Reba McEntire

Midnight moonlight shining through the curtain lace
Paints a perfect picture on your perfect face
One sweet angel sleeping in my arms
You are the promise I knew God would keep
You are the gift that makes my world complete

And you'll never know how much I love you
But I'll keep on telling you my whole life through
Now I believe in miracles, and you're the reason why
So dream on while I sing you my angel's lullaby

Listen to Reba sing An Angel's Lullaby

a tribute to Kelsey Briggs on YouTube

Angel Lullaby

2005-09-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

Learn the words and listen to the tune of "Angel Lullaby," from the LDS musical production "My Turn On Earth." Sing your own rendition of this song!

Listen to Jenny Hatch's rendition.

Daddy's Hands

2005-08-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

Submitted by Tashina Marker

I remember Daddy's hands,
folded silently in prayer and reaching out to touch me
when I had a nightmare.
Well, there was quite a story in those calluses and lines,
the years of work and worry had left their mark behind
and I remember Daddy's hands,
how they held my mama tight
and patted my back for something done right.
There are things that I've forgotten that I loved about the men,
but I'll always remember the love in Daddy's hands.
Daddy's hands were soft and kind
when I was cryin',
Daddy's hand were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but i've come to understand,
there was always love in Daddy's hands.
And I remember Daddy's hands a workin' till they bled,
sacrificing unselfishly to keep us all fed.
If I could start over and live my life again,
I'd never take for granted
the love in Daddy's hands.
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin,
Daddy's hands were as hard as steel when I done wrong,
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle,
but I've come to understand
there was always love
in Daddy's hands.

All Night, All Day (African-American Lullaby)

2005-08-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

All night, all day, angels watchin' over me my Lord,
All night, all day, angels watchin' over me
When at night I go to sleep, angels watchin' over me my Lord
Praise the Lord my soul to keep, angels watchin' over me

All night, all day, angels watchin' over me my Lord,
All night, all day, angels watchin' over me

https://www.songsforteaching.com/happalmer/s/allnightallday.mp3

Kumbaya/Come By Here (English Version)

2005-08-05T14:33:00.000-07:00

Submitted by Erin Behnke

Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Amazing Grace

2005-08-04T14:20:00.000-07:00

Submitted by Tashina Marker

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am 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

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds
And drives away his fear

Must Jesus bear the cross alone
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryone
And there's a cross for me

Brahm's Lullaby

2005-08-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight

With lilies o'er spread 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

(original German)
Guten Abend, gute Nacht, Mit Rosen bedacht,
Mit Naeglein besteckt, schlupf unter die Deck'
Morgen frueh, wenn Gott will, wirst du wieder geweckt
Morgen frueh, wenn Gott will, wirst du wieder geweckt

Guten Abend, gute Nacht, Von Englein bewacht
Die zeigen im Traum, dir Christkindleins Baum
Schlaf nun selig und suess, Schau im Traum's Paradies

Schlaf nun selig und suess, Schau im Traum's Paradies

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

2005-08-03T10:08:00.001-07:00

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

Incey-wincey Spider

2005-08-03T10:08:00.000-07:00

The incey-wincey spider
Climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the incey-wincey spider
Climbed up the spout again

Rock-a-bye Baby

2005-08-03T10:04:00.001-07:00

Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby, cradle and all

New Version written by Robert Baig

Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby in Daddy's (or Mommy's) arms

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

2005-08-03T10:04:00.000-07:00