16 Dreamy Bedtime Lullabies With Lyrics

The first time I went to sing lullabies to my son, I was surprised to realize that I hardly knew any of the lyrics! I had a hard time finding a good list of lullabies with lyrics–all in one place–so I decided to make one myself ?

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Hush Little Baby

I must preface that ‘Hush Little Baby’ is my all-time favorite lullaby. If I sing it exactly 5 times, my little man will nod off to sleep during the 4th and be out for the count by the end of round 5.

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word.
Papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.

And if that mockingbird won’t sing,
Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.

And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Papa’s gonna buy you a looking glass.

And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa’s gonna buy you a billy goat.

And if that billy goat won’t pull,
Papa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.

And if that cart and bull turn over,
Papa’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover.

And if that dog named Rover won’t bark,
Papa’s gonna buy you a horse and cart.

And if that horse and cart fall down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

Puff The Magic Dragon

Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.
Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff,
And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff.

Oh, Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.
Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.

Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail,
Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff’s gigantic tail.
Noble kings and princes would bow whenever they came,
Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name.

Oh, Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.
Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.

A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys.
Painted wings and giant’s rings make way for other toys.
One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more,
And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar.

His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain,
Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane.
Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave,
So Puff, that mighty dragon, sadly slipped into his cave.

Oh, Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.
Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea,
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali.

The Green Grass Grows All-Around

It is a perfect lullaby that is easy to remember but long enough to rock the baby to sleep.

There was a hole.
In the middle of the ground.
The prettiest hole,
That you ever did see.
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

And in this hole,
There was a tree,
The prettiest tree,
That you ever did see.
And the tree in the hole,
And the hole in the ground,
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

And on this tree,
There was a branch,
The prettiest branch,
That you ever did see.
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree in the hole,
And the hole in the ground,
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

And on this branch,
There was a nest,
The prettiest nest,
That you ever did see.
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree in the hole,
And the hole in the ground,
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

And in this nest,
There was an egg,
The prettiest egg,
That you ever did see.
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree in the hole,
And the hole in the ground,
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

And in this egg,
There was a bird,
The prettiest bird,
That you ever did see.
And the bird in the egg,
And the egg in the nest,
And the nest on the branch,
And the branch on the tree,
And the tree in the hole,
And the hole in the ground,
And the green grass grows all around, all around,
And the green grass grows all around.

…There was an egg…

…There was a bird…

…There was a feather…

…There was a bug…

…There was a germ…

Songwriter: Robert D Singleton

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Somewhere over the rainbow,
Way up high.
There’s a land that I heard of,
Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow,
Skies are blue.
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.

Someday I’ll wish upon a star,
And wake up where the clouds are far,
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
Away above the chimney tops,
That’s where you’ll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow,
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow,
Why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly,
Beyond the rainbow,
Why, oh why can’t I?

Songwriters: Harburg E Y & Arlen Harold

You Are My Sunshine

The other night dear, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken.
So I hung 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.

I’ll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same.
But if you leave me and love another,
You’ll regret it all someday.

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 told me once, dear, you really loved me,
And no one else could come between.
But not you’ve left me and love another;
You have shattered all of my dreams.

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.

In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me,
When I awake my poor heart pains.
So when you come back and make me happy,
I’ll forgive you, dear, I’ll take all the blame.

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.

Songwriter: Jimmie Davis

Isn’t She Lovely?

Isn’t she lovely?
Isn’t she wonderful?
Isn’t she precious?
Less than one minute old.
I never thought through love we’d be,
Making one as lovely as she.
But isn’t she lovely made from love?

Isn’t she pretty?
Truly the angel’s best,
Boy, I’m so happy,
We have been heaven blessed.
I can’t believe what God has done,
Through us, He’s given life to one.
But isn’t she lovely made from love?

Isn’t she lovely?
Life and love are the same,
Life is Aisha,
The meaning of her name,
Londie, it could have not been done,
Without you who conceived the one,
That’s so very lovely made from love.

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Coming for to carry me home.

I looked over Jordan and what did I see,
Coming for to carry he home.
A band of angels coming after me,
Coming for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.

If you get there before I do,
Coming for to carry me home.
Tell all my friends I’m coming too,
Coming for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.

What A Wonderful World

I see trees so green, red roses too.
I see them bloom, for me and you.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

I see skies so blue, and clouds so white.
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky.
Are also on the faces, of people going by.
I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do.
They’re really saying I love you.

I hear babies crying, I watch them grow.
They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

Yes, I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself what a wonderful world.

Songwriters: Weiss George David / Thiele Robert

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

A dream is a wish your heart makes,
When you’re fast asleep.
In dreams, you will lose your heartaches.
Whatever you wish for, you keep.

Have faith in your dreams and someday,
Your rainbow will come smiling through.
No matter how your heart is grieving,
If you keep on believing,
The dream that you wish will come true.

A dream is a wish your heart makes,
When you’re fast asleep.
In dreams, you will lose your heartaches.
Whatever you wish for, you keep.

Have faith in your dreams and someday,
Your rainbow will come smiling through.
No matter how your heart is grieving,
If you keep on believing,
The dream that you wish will come true.

Songwriters: Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston & David Pack
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

When You Wish Upon A Star

When you wish upon a star,
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires,
Will come to you.
If your heart is in your dream,
No request is too extreme.
When you wish upon a star,
As dreamers do.
Fate is kind,
She brings to those who love,
The sweet fulfillment of,
Their secret longing.
Like a bolt out of the blue,
Fate steps in and sees you through,
When you wish upon a star,
Your dreams come true.

Songwriters: Harline Leigh & Washington Ned
When You Wish Upon a Star lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

Baby Mine

Baby mine, don’t you cry.
Baby mine, dry your eyes.
Rest your head, close to my heart,
Never to part, baby of mine.
Little one when you play,
Don’t you mind what you say.
Let those eyes sparkle and shine,
Never a tear, baby of mine.
If they knew sweet little you,
They’d end up loving you too.
All those same people who scold you,
What they’d give just for,
The right to hold you.
From your head to your toes,
You’re not much, goodness knows.
But you’re so precious to me,
Cute as can be, baby of mine.

Songwriters: Ned Washington & Frank Churchill
Baby Mine (Dumbo) lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

You’ve Got A Friend In Me

You’ve got a friend in me.
You’ve got a friend in me.
When the road looks rough ahead,
And you’re miles and miles,
From your nice warm bed.
You just remember what your old pal said.
Boy, you’ve got a friend in me.
Yeah, you’ve got a friend in me.

You’ve got a friend in me.
You’ve got a friend in me.
You got troubles, I’ve got ’em too.
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you.
We stick together and see it through,
‘Cause you’ve got a friend in me.
You’ve got a friend in me.

Some other folks might be,
A little bit smarter than I am,
Bigger and stronger too,
Maybe.
But none of them will ever love you,
The way I do.
It’s me and you, boy.

And as the years go by,
Our friendship will never die.
You’re gonna see it’s our destiny.
You’ve got a friend in me.
You’ve got a friend in me.
You’ve got a friend in me.

Songwriter: Newman Randall S
You’ve Got a Friend in Me lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

There’s a calm surrender,
To the rush of day.
When the heat of a rolling wind,
Can be turned away.
An enchanted moment,
And it sees me through,
It’s enough for this restless warrior,
Just to be with you.

And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are.
It’s enough for this wide-eyed wanderer,
That we got this far.
And can you feel the love tonight,
How it’s laid to rest?
It’s enough to make kings and vagabonds,
Believe the very best.

There’s a time for everyone,
If they only learn,
That the twisting kaleidoscope,
Moves us all in turn.
There’s a rhyme and reason,
To the wild outdoors,
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager,
Beats in time with yours.
And can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are.
It’s enough for this wide-eyed wanderer,
That we got this far.
And can you feel the love tonight,
How it’s laid to rest?
It’s enough to make kings and vagabonds,
Believe the very best.
It’s enough to make kings and vagabonds,
Believe the very best.

Songwriters: Elton John & Tim Rice
Can You Feel the Love Tonight lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

A Spaceman Came Traveling

I might be getting a little sappy, but this is a song that my Dad sang to me often. It is also the song we danced to at my wedding. Makes a great lullaby.

A spaceman came traveling on his ship from afar.
‘Twas light years of time since his mission did start.
And over a village, he halted his craft,
And it hung in the sky like a star, just like a star.

He followed a light and came down to a shed,
Where a mother and child were lying there on a bed.
A bright light of silver shone round his head,
And he had the face of an angel and they were afraid.
Then the stranger spoke, he said, do not fear,
I come from a planet a long way from here,
And I bring a message for mankind to hear.
And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air.

And it went la la la la la la la la la,
La la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la,
Peace and goodwill to all men and love for the child,
La la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la, oh.

This lovely music went trembling through the ground,
And many were awakened on hearing that sound,
And travelers on the road,
The village they found by the light of that ship in the sky,
Which shone all around.
And just before dawn at the paling of the sky,
The stranger returned and said, now I must fly.
When two thousand years of your time has gone by,
This song will begin once again to a baby’s cry.

And it went la la la la la la la la la,
La la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la,
This song will begin once again to a baby’s cry.
And it goes la la la la la la la la la,
La la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la.

Peace and goodwill to all men and love for the child.
Oh the whole world is waiting, waiting to hear the song again (la la la la la la la la la).
There are thousands standing on the edge of the world (la la la la la la la la la).
And a star is moving somewhere, the time is nearly here (la la la la la la la la la).
This song will begin once again to a baby’s cry.

Songwriter: Chris De Burgh
A Spaceman Came Travelling lyrics © BMG Rights Management

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