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[2025] Outstanding Sleep-Enhancing Effects!? A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to Before Bed

Suddenly, a question for all the music lovers out there: do you listen to music before you go to sleep?

Some of you might just drift off without doing anything, while others might end up scrolling on your phone under the covers.

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There are plenty of bedtime playlists on subscription services featuring lo-fi hip-hop and chill tracks, but in this article, we’re introducing a selection of vocal Western songs that might just improve your sleep.

Of course, what feels hypnotic varies from person to person, but we’ve gathered a variety of songs across different eras and genres.

So if you’ve been thinking, “My sleep’s been light lately,” or “I just can’t seem to fall asleep,” be sure to check them out!

[2025] Outstanding Sleep-Inducing Effects!? A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to Before Bed (41–50)

Cuddle AloneShe Keeps Bees

She Keeps Bees is a rock ’n’ roll band based in Brooklyn, New York.

Their musical style is often compared to Patti Smith and The White Stripes.

“Cuddle Alone” is a beautiful track featuring gentle guitar tones and soft vocal harmonies.

[2025] Outstanding Sleep-Enhancing Effects!? A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to Before Bed (51–60)

If You Can’t SleepShe&Him

If You Can’t Sleep – She & Him LYRICS
If You Can't SleepShe&Him

She & Him is an American indie duo consisting of singer-songwriter and guitarist M.

Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel.

This lovely lullaby is included on their second album, Volume Two, released in 2010.

I Wanted You To StaySummer Heart

Summer Heart is a Swedish dream pop act and the solo project of singer-songwriter David Alexander.

He is also known for often having friends join him on stage and for being a vegan.

The GirlCity&Colour

City and Colour – The Girl (Official Music Video)
The GirlCity&Colour

A song by Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, known as City and Colour.

It is included on his second album, Bring Me Your Love, released in 2008.

The song is written for a delicate and beautiful girl.

One HalfJulianna Barwick

Julianna Barwick – One Half (Official Video)
One HalfJulianna Barwick

A piece characterized by a hazy, hypnotic, sacred, and peaceful melody.

It is included on Nepenthe, the second album by Brooklyn-based musician Julianna Barwick, released in 2013.

SamsonRegina Spektor

Regina Spektor – “Samson” [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
SamsonRegina Spektor

A song from the albums Songs and Begin to Hope, released by American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor.

Despite not being released as a single, it charted in four countries, including Sweden, and is considered one of Regina’s great songs.

GypsySuzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega – Gypsy (official music video)
GypsySuzanne Vega

This song, like a picture book to be read before falling asleep, is by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.

It is included on her most popular and acclaimed album, Solitude Standing, released in 1987.