[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: timeless classics and popular hits from around the world
It’s said that newborn babies often mistake sleeping for disappearing from this world.
As a result, they may have trouble falling asleep and cry, or they might wake up right away.
Moms and dads raising newborns are short on sleep every day.
So this time, we’ve gathered a selection of Western songs recommended for putting babies to sleep.
They’re all tracks with melodies and tempos that help soothe babies, so if you’re thinking, “Nothing I do will get them to sleep,” please give these a try.
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[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: World-famous and popular tracks (1–10)
Brahms’ lullabyJewel
Jewel, an American artist who is also active as a poet.
She’s versatile across genres like pop, country, and adult contemporary, but her country music is especially recommended.
You can sense the essence of opera she studied in college, which gives her songs a distinctive atmosphere that sets them apart from typical country.
Her “Brahms’ Lullaby” exemplifies this, blending a classical piece into a country style and creating a soothing yet highly individual mood.
Far AwayLibera
Libera is a boys’ choir formed by the renowned British composer Robert Prizeman.
Their beautiful choral sound, reminiscent of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, is striking, and they continue to perform live around the world with a rotating lineup.
Among Libera’s songs, one I recommend for soothing a baby to sleep is Far Away.
Its melody is grand yet never overdone, making it wonderfully easy on the ears.
I think it’s also a healing piece for mothers, so it could be nice for parents and children to listen together.
Crystal LullabyCarpenters
“Crystal Lullaby” is a song by the American sibling duo the Carpenters, included on their fourth album, A Song for You, released in 1972.
It also appears as the B-side of the single “Goodbye to Love” from the same album.
With lyrics that say “his lullaby lulls me to sleep,” it’s a perfect song for dads putting their children to bed.
Although it’s sung by a woman, please try singing it when you’re tucking your child in!
[Western Music] Songs to play for putting your baby to sleep: World-famous and popular songs (11–20)
Into DustMazzy Star
A song by the duo Mazzy Star, whose 1990 debut album was praised as “the best psychedelic band since The Doors.” Featured on their second album, So Tonight That I Might See, it has soothing, spacious vocals set over an arrangement of just acoustic guitar and cello.
Simple yet enveloping, its mood can ease a baby’s anxiety and gently lull them to sleep.
It’s a track you’ll want to play even for babies who won’t drift off no matter what you try.
The Long Day Is OverNorah Jones
“The Long Day Is Over” is a song included on Norah Jones’s 2002 album Come Away with Me.
It topped the U.
S.
album chart and is a monster album that won eight Grammy Awards.
The poignant piano tones and Norah’s warm, enveloping vocals are so soothing to listen to.
It’s perfect as a lullaby, so be sure to let your child listen to it!
Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn
Moon River, the theme song of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, is a beloved classic around the world.
It’s also famous for being sung in the film by the lead actress, Audrey Hepburn.
In the same year, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and at the Grammys it took home three awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Arrangement.
With its gentle, rocking 3/4 time, it’s perfect as a lullaby—be sure to sing it to your child!
Baby MineArcade Fire
Baby Mine was used as an insert song in Disney’s 1941 animated film Dumbo, and it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the time.
In the 2019 live-action Dumbo directed by Tim Burton, the Canadian rock band Arcade Fire covered Baby Mine as the ending song.
The lyrics, which speak gently to a baby saying “don’t cry,” convey a mother’s love.
Even if a baby doesn’t understand the words, the feeling will surely come through, so please try singing it to them!