Famous American lullabies: soothing English melodies with lyrics for parents and children

Want to sing a lullaby to help your child fall asleep? In times like these, it’s good to know some traditional American lullabies.

With simple melodies and gentle lyrics, English lullabies loved around the world have a mysterious charm that soothes the heart.

This time, we’ll introduce some of the most beloved American lullabies you can enjoy with your child.

We’ll also explain the meaning in Japanese and key pronunciation points, so be sure to try them during your daily bedtime routine!

Playlist

Famous American lullabies: soothing English melodies with lyrics for parents and children
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Row Row Row Your BoatSuper Simple Songs		From Canada to the world: sharing songs for children
2	Are You SleepingJim Brickman		Soothing piano, an invitation to dreams
3	a thousand years (lullaby)Christina Perri		A heartwarming classic that depicts eternal love
4	Brahms LullabyCéline Dion		The warmth of a mother's love and bond conveyed through a lullaby
5	Baby MineAlison Krauss		A mother's unconditional love conveyed through an angelic singing voice
6	Rock a Bye BabyBaby Lullaby Academy		Soothing music swaying in a wooden cradle
7	Beautiful DreamerNursery Rhymes 123		A lullaby that gently leads you into a world of dreams
8	Lavender’s BlueArlo’s Planet		The soothing lullaby scented with lavender
9	When You Wish Upon A StarCynthia Erivo		Theme song of Pinocchio: a melody of dreams and hope
10	As It WasLullapop		Reconstructing hit songs into healing music
11	La la LuPeggy Lee		A gentle lullaby like a starry sky that deepens the parent-child bond
12	LullabyJack Johnson and Matt Costa		A gentle singing voice, a lullaby that soothes the heart
13	Moon RiverBreakfast at Tiffany’s		The famous song from the movie 'Tiffany' and Audrey's celebrated rendition.
14	AVE MARIASarah Brightman		Sarah Brightman’s AVE MARIA
15	You’ve Got A FriendCarole King		The heart-touching classic, “You’ve Got a Friend”
16	Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)Billy Joel		A heartwarming lullaby filled with love for my daughter
17	Twinkle Twinkle Little StarJewel		A Western-style cover of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
18	Amazing GraceHayley Westenra		A timeless song whose beautiful singing voice soothes the soul
19	Irish lullabyBing Crosby		Christmas singer Bing Crosby
20	Safe and SoundTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's quiet masterpiece
21	Somewhere Only We KnowLily Allen		Lily Allen’s moving song
22	HushabyeDawn Landes		Heartwarming music sung with gentle acoustic guitar
23	Canon In DDreamsleeper		A gentle piano lullaby that soothes the heart
24	Only TimeEnya		Enya’s classic song “Only Time” soothes the heart.
25	Ode To JoyLuna & Stella		Arranged classic masterpieces as lullabies
26	My BonnieMusic Together		The magic of lullabies that bring love and peace
27	Come Away WIth MeNorah Jones		Norah Jones’s classic hit is hugely popular in Japan.
28	Somewhere Over the RainbowJudy Garland		A famous song from The Wizard of Oz, a soothing melody
29	loving youMinnie Riperton		A love song born from a lullaby
30	HushabyeThe Mystics		1950s-style rock, a sleepy-sounding tune
31	if we hold on togetherDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s classic that gives me courage
32	You Are My SunshineElizabeth Mitchell		Elizabeth Mitchell's gentle singing voice
33	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A delightful time of classic keyboard melodies
34	HallelujahJeff Buckley		Jeff Buckley’s classic song “Hallelujah”
35	Lost BoyRuth B		Ruth B's "Lost Boy" is popular.
36	A Woman’s SongThe Style Council		The Style Council’s classic that soothes the heart
37	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		A poignant lullaby, wrapping the feelings of farewell
38	Little ThingsOne Direction		One Direction song written by Ed
39	Little StarStina Nordenstam		A soothing trumpet lullaby
40	Beautiful BoyJohn Lennon		A love song John Lennon gave to his son
41	AsleepThe Smiths		The Smiths’ classic themed around sleep
42	Between The BarsElliot Smith		Elliott Smith’s heartbreaking masterpiece
43	Moonlight SerenadeGLEN GRAY		The jazz classic “Moonlight Serenade”
44	PatienceGuns N’ Roses		A Guns ballad, a richly emotional track
45	Voyage of the MoonMary Hopkin		Mary Hopkin, famous for her beautiful singing voice