Lullaby Lyrics to Sing to Your Baby: 10 Soft Bedtime Songs

You do not need a great voice to sing a lullaby. Your baby loves your voice just the way it is. A soft song at bedtime can help your little one feel calm, safe and close to you. The hard part is often remembering the words when you are tired at the end of the day.

That is why we put together this list of lullaby lyrics to sing to your baby. Below are 10 lullabies from Leigha Marina, with the first lines of each song so you can start singing right away. Every song also has a free cartoon video and the full lyrics on its song page, so you can learn the tune too.

Classic Lullabies Everyone Knows

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky

This is the lullaby most parents know by heart. Our version sings the full song, with extra verses about the star lighting the way for a traveler in the dark and peeking through the curtains until the sun comes up.

Rockabye Baby Lullaby

Rock a bye baby
On the treetop
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock

Our version keeps the classic first verse and adds new, gentle verses. Mother sits near in her rocking chair, angels keep watch and baby sleeps "until morning light." The new words are softer and more calming than the old ending, so it is a nice choice for little ones.

Lullabies From Mom and Dad

Go To Sleep Lullaby

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Hush my baby, don't weep
In your dreams may you fly
High up into the sky

This is one of our most loved lullabies. It is short and easy to learn, so you can sing it again and again. The song tells baby that little angels keep watch through the night, and it ends with a sweet promise: "When you wake up you'll see, you will be here with me."

Daddy Is Going To Sing You A Lullaby

Sleep my baby, don't you cry
Daddy's going to sing you a lullaby
Close your eyes and drift away
Into sweet dreams to end this day

A lullaby just for dads. Daddy promises to leave on the night light and to be right there in the morning, "ready to kiss you and hold you tight."

Rest My Baby Lullaby

Pretty little baby, close your eyes and sleep
I am here to rock you till you fall asleep
Pretty little baby, close your eyes and sleep
I will stay here closely till you fall asleep

This slow song is perfect for rocking your baby in your arms. The chorus is simple: "Rest my baby, rest my baby well."

A Kiss On The Head Lullaby

A kiss on the head
Will take the pain away
A story tale
Will make you feel ok

This short lullaby follows a sweet bedtime routine: a kiss on the head, a story, a comfy bed and a song. It is a good one to sing after reading a book together.

Mister Moon Lullaby

I fed and changed you
Tucked you in bed
With the softest and fluffiest
Pillow beneath your head

Every tired parent will smile at this one. Mommy Penguin asks, "Are you feeling sleepy yet? I sure am." She asks Mister Moon to shine so the sun can take a break. When baby falls asleep, she can finally rest too.

Soft Lullabies About Stars and Dreams

Sweet Dreams Lullaby

Now it's time to go to sleep
Close your eyes and rest baby
Stars will make your dreams come true
Shining bright up there for you

A calm song about a cozy bed, cuddles with a teddy bear and the promise that "tomorrow will be great."

Hush Little One Lullaby

Hush little one
Close your eyes
This sweet night
Will go by fast

In the cartoon, a mother penguin reads a story to her two babies before she tucks them in. The song tells them the night will go by "fast as a shooting star," and the sun will come back in the morning.

Close Your Eyes Lullaby

Little penguin snug and tight
Sleeping under the moonlight
Snowflakes fall gentle and slow
The stars above softly glow

A little penguin sleeps safe and warm while snow falls outside. He dreams about sliding on the ice and playing with his friends. The chorus says "Everything is safe and right, so sleep until the morning light."

Tips for Singing Lullabies to Your Baby

• Pick one or two songs. Singing the same lullaby each night helps it become part of your bedtime routine.
• Sing slowly and softly. A slow, quiet voice helps set a calm mood.
• Do not worry about the words. If you forget a line, hum. Your baby will not mind.
• Dim the lights. Sing in a quiet room with soft light to show that it is time to sleep.
• Let the song play. On nights when you are too tired to sing, play the video or song softly instead.

For more ideas, see our post on easy bedtime routine ideas for tired parents. If your little one is a newborn, try our bedtime lullabies for newborns, and for toddlers, our soft bedtime songs for toddlers.

You can listen to all of these and many more lullabies with lyrics for babies on our music page.

Questions About Lullaby Lyrics

What are the words to Go To Sleep Lullaby?

"Go to sleep, go to sleep, hush my baby, don't weep. In your dreams may you fly, high up into the sky. Come lie down now and rest, and may your sleep be blessed." You can find the rest of the lyrics on the Go To Sleep Lullaby song page.

What is the easiest lullaby to sing to a baby?

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Go To Sleep Lullaby are both short and easy to remember.

Are the Rockabye Baby lyrics scary?

Some parents do not like the old line about the cradle falling. Our Rockabye Baby Lullaby keeps the classic verse but adds soft new verses about mother sitting near and angels keeping watch.

Is there a lullaby for dads to sing?

Yes. Daddy Is Going To Sing You A Lullaby was made for dads to sing at bedtime.

Do I need a good voice to sing lullabies?

No. Babies love the sound of their parent's voice. A soft, slow song is all you need.