EdelweissJulie Andrews

Rodgers: Edelweiss (From “The Sound of Music”)

“Edelweiss” is a song featured in the famous musical The Sound of Music.

It’s a well-known classic in Japan as well, partly because it has appeared in music textbooks.

In the musical, Captain von Trapp sings to the small white flower, the edelweiss, asking it to watch over his homeland.

The song’s gentle, unhurried mood offers a sense of comfort like the sway of a cradle, making it perfect as a lullaby.

If your child is having trouble falling asleep, try singing it to them!

Part of Your WorldJodi Benson

Jodi Benson – Part of Your World (From “The Little Mermaid”)

The signature song from Disney’s 1989 film The Little Mermaid is Part of Your World, a piece in which the mermaid protagonist, Ariel, sings about her longing for the human world.

Part of Your World is performed by Jodi Benson, the American voice actress and soprano who voiced Ariel, and in the Japanese dub it is sung by Mayumi Suzuki, who provided Ariel’s Japanese voice.

In 2017, AiNA THE END from BiSH also covered the song.

It’s a beautiful, hope-filled piece, so try singing it as a lullaby!

Hush little baby, don’t say a wordThe King’s Singers

Hush little baby, don’t say a word

An old lullaby from the American South is “Hush, Little Baby, Don’t Say a Word.” In Japan, it’s known by titles like “Bōya wa Nenne” or “Oyasumi Akachan.” The lyrics depict a mother lulling her baby to sleep, and she sings that she would buy anything for her child, brimming with love.

It’s a lullaby that conveys affection for your little one, so do try it at bedtime!

Only TimeEnya

Enya – Only Time (Official 4K Music Video)

When it comes to putting a baby to sleep, many people probably think of Enya.

Enya is a singer from Ireland who gained worldwide popularity for her clear, pure voice.

Her song “Only Time,” released in 2000, became a hit especially in Europe.

Its soothing and beautiful melody will likely help both mother and baby drift off together.

By the way, this type of musical style is called New Age.

If you’re interested, be sure to check out New Age music.

The RoseBette Midler

The Rose

Bette Midler’s “The Rose,” released in 1980, is one of her signature songs and reached No.

3 on the U.

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charts.

It was used as the theme song for the film The Rose, in which Bette Midler starred, and has become a classic that has been covered by numerous artists.

In Japan, it was also used as the theme song for the 2015 TBS drama Flowers for Algernon and the animated film Only Yesterday, so many people may be familiar with it.

Its simple, beautiful melody and Bette Midler’s warm vocals make it perfect as a lullaby—so do sing it to your child!

When You Wish Upon A StarLexi Walker

Lexi Walker – When You Wish Upon A Star

The song used as the theme for Disney’s 1940 film Pinocchio is When You Wish Upon a Star.

In Japan, this classic is also beloved under the title “Hoshi ni Negai o.” It was ranked seventh on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movie songs and is also cherished as a Christmas song.

The star imagery in the lyrics evokes the night, making it perfect as a lullaby.

Your child may not yet understand the meaning of the words, but hearing the loving voice of mom or dad will help them drift off to sleep feeling safe and secure.

All Is FoundKacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves – All Is Found (From “Frozen 2″/Lyric Video)

“All Is Found” is an insert song from the 2019 Disney film Frozen II, and its Japanese title is “Mahō no Kawa no Komoriuta” (The Magic River Lullaby).

The original is sung by Kacey Musgraves, and the Japanese version is performed by Yō Yoshida, who voiced Queen Iduna in the film.

It’s sung as a lullaby in a scene where Anna and Elsa are put to bed, making it a perfect song for helping children fall asleep!