Our All-Time Favorite Lullabies

Help your baby fall asleep with some of these classic tunes.

Katie Knorovsky

Kathryn Gamble

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Brahms' Lullaby

Originally written by Johannes Brahms in the 19th century, this classic is more recognizable for its sweet melody than often-reworked lyrics. The German composer -- known in his time for having a less-than-soothing personality -- is said to have written the slumber-inducing ditty as a baby shower gift for a friend. A German folk poem inspired the original lyrics, but the words have changed often over the years and throughout myriad cultures.

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