Close your eyes, Say goodnight, Go to sleep my sweet baby....

My mother used to sing this to me when I was young & I've asked her the lyrics other than the chorus, but we can't remember it since its been 30 years ago... I am a mother of children (under 3) :( I would like to pass it down them,
Say goodnight, close your eyes, go to sleep my sweet baby.....

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Aug 13, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go To Sleep Little Baby
by: Ryann B.

Since we are all adding our own lyrics here I thought I'd add mine. I don't even know where I ever heard this song because it's kind of hard to locate the original lyrics. But I always sing:

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Go to sleep, go to sleep
Rest pretty little head

Go to sleep little baby
Go to sleep little boy
Go to sleep little baby
You don't have to worry anymore
Jun 02, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Made up lyrics as well
by: Anonymous

I made my own lyrics too. This is what I sing to my son:

Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep my baby.
Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep my dear son.

It is time for bed, so lay down your head.
It is time for bed, ‘cause you need your rest.
May 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to sleep rest your head NEW
by: KB

Go to sleep
Go to sleep
Go to sleep my sweet baby
Close your eyes, rest your head
Soon we’ll be in slumberland
Mommy’s there, daddy too
Brothers waiting to play with you

So go to sleep, rest your head
Let’s all go to slumberland

I think I made this version up for my babe but I know I got the pieces from other songs.
Apr 15, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		How I’ve always known it NEW
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and good night
go to sleep my sweet baby
rest your head and go to bed
I will see you in the morning
Apr 13, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Apparently made-up lyrics are a common thing!
by: CrossEveryOcean

So my dad’s co-worker wasn’t the only one to let his mind wander! My father used to wind up my mobile and sing the lyrics provided by his friend in the early 70’s. Now that I have another baby grandchild, I started looking for the lyrics. I thought they were somewhat based on actual "official" but it turns out I was just gullible. If anyone recognizes any of this, please help provide the rest:

Lullaby
and good night
In the soft evening light

Like a bird
In its nest
Lay down your sweet head

When the morning appears
[insert missing lyrics here]
Feb 26, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms lyrics
by: Hannah

I was always sung different lyrics to the Brahms lullaby tune but unfortunately can't remember the last lines :( if anyone knows them or where my mum got this version from I'd be so grateful!

Go to sleep go to sleep
Mr Sandman is waiting
Just to guide you on your way
With a basket full of dreams
While the moon up and high
******
While the moon up and high
******
Feb 17, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morning light NEW
by: Anonymous

Mommy loves you so does that to sleep until the morning light
Dec 30, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby and Goodnight
by: Anonymous

This is one I learned from my mother who if alive would be 114. Most of her lullabies had a religious 'bent'

LULLABY AND GOOD NIGHT

May those Blue (Brown, green, black whatever color the child has
MAY THOSE BLUE EYES CLOSE
TIGHT

AND SWEET ANGELS SHALL GUARD.
THEE TILL THE MORNING LIGHT

AND IF GOD WILLS THOU SHALT.
WAKE WHEN THE MORNING DOTH
BREAK

AND IF GOD WILLS THOU SHALT
WAKE WHEN THE MORNING DOTH B
BREAK

LULLABY AND SWEET DREAMS (REPEAT WHOLE IF DESIRED)
Dec 12, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		My version NEW
by: Anonymous

I didn’t know the original words either which like many others, so I too made up my own.

They’re very simple but this is what I sing to my son:

Lullaby and goodnight
Go to sleep, my baby
Close your eyes
Say goodnight
Go to sleep, my dear

Lullaby and goodnight…
Go to sleep my baby.
Close your eyes, say goodnight
Go to sleep my love.
Sep 26, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms’ Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

https://youtu.be/23Gw14Xpn04?si=KHWAcka4SC94-3_7
Here is a link to the video of the original song
Jul 27, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Made up words NEW
by: Anonymous

To those who make up their own words, great job. Some of them are just precious. I always made up my own words to music or just made up songs. That is what is so special for your baby. He's or her's own special song.
Apr 28, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby and Goodnight NEW
by: Anonymous

Some of the lyrics I remember from f3om a cassette of children's bedtime songs when I was a kid started off with the line:

Lullaby and goodnight

and ended with the lines"

Soon the sandman is coming.
He will watch over you.
And the angels will, too.
Feb 11, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby and goodnight
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and goodnight
You are my precious baby.
Go to sleep, little one
You are my precious child.

Close your eyes. Go to sleep
And soon you will dream.
Close your eyes now and sleep
And soon you will dream.

Lullaby and goodnight
Go to sleep precious baby
Bells are ringing. People singing
And all is well.
Jan 16, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		The way it was sung to me NEW
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and Goodnight
You are Mommy's sweet baby
Close your eyes, go to sleep
You are Mommy's sweet child

Go to sleep, little one
You are Mommy's sweet baby
Close your eyes, go to sleep
You are Mommy's sweet child
Dec 29, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby song NEW
by: Gi Gi

I can only remember part of it:

Lullaby and goodnight
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes
Rest your head
As sugarplums dance ???( this is the line I can’t remember)
Lullaby & goodnight
Go to sleep little one.
Dec 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looked up online
by: Angie Lou

Forgive me if someone already shared this - I think it came from a website called most popular (or maybe "most famous" lullabyes. Brahma’s Lullaby
"Download Lyrics

Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight
With lilies o'er spread is baby's wee bed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed

Lullaby and goodnight, thy mother's delight
Bright angels beside my darling abide
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast

(Note: The word "bedight" means decorated or adorned.)
Dec 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sweet Dreams NEW
by: Lilly

Lullabye. Close your eyes. Go to sleep little baby. Say goodnight, rest your eyes.
And dream a lovely dream.
Lullabye. And goodnight. Go to sleep sweet (baby's name here). Mommy loves you, daddy loves you.
And will be here when you wake.
Lullabye. Say goodnight. Go to sleep little baby.
Lay your head, softly rest.
May your slumber be blessed.
Nov 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby by Nanna NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep, now goodnight
In your bed soft and white
All the creatures of the day
Must have rest from work and play.
When the new day shall break
Full of joy you will wake
When the new day shall break
Full of joy you will wake.
Oct 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Jackie

I used to sing this to my baby:

Go to sleep, now goodnight
In your bed soft and white
All the creatures of the day
Must have rest from work and play
Lie so still, close your eyes
You will see paradise
Lie so still, close your eyes
You will see paradise
Sep 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Making up my own lyrics
by: Anonymous

My 11 week old daughter’s sound machine plays this song and I couldn’t find the lyrics anywhere so I’ve been making up my own:

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep baby Annie
When you wake from your nap
Mom and dad will be right here

We’ll be here for you Annie
So there’s no need to worry
We’ll be here for you always
So sleep in peace my dear.

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep baby Annie
Where you’ll fly among the stars
And weave your hair with moonlight

Shoot a bow with Orion
And ride on the back of Pegasus
You’ll have tea with the Pleiades
Til they bring you home to me

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep baby Annie
Where you’ll run through a dream forest
And dance among the leaves

Where you’ll ride into battle
On a bear singing melodies
Where you’ll fly through the treetops
Til you fly home to me.

And I keep making up others, I get bored singing it on repeat for ten minutes lol
Sep 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Little baby NEW
by: Anonymous

Wow, same!! My version goes "go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep my little baby… close your eyes, say goodnight, go to sleep my little baby." I always sing to my boys, I I thought to myself, wow what are the actual words?? Which lead me to here!
Aug 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby and goodnight go to sleep my sweet baby.. NEW
by: Vickie

Yes that is almost exactly it except I sand the first word "lullaby"

Lullaby and goodnight
go to sleep my sweet baby.
Your3 my baby precious baby
May you rest well tonight....
....

Aug 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

I recall the lullaby as Go to sleep now goodnight in your bed soft and white. All the creatures of the day must have rest from work and play, I don’t recall anymore of it. I wondered if anyone else sang or heard that version.
Aug 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lyrics for Brahms' Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

This is the version I sang to my two babies (born in 1994 and 1996). I was never sure if it was the "correct" version, but I liked it.

Lullaby, and goodnight,
go to sleep darling baby,
pleasant dreams, fill your head,
fairies dance around your bed!

Close your eyes, sleepy dear,
those who love you are near,
close your eyes, sleepy dear,
those who love you are near.
Jul 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		All of our versions are right! NEW
by: Anonymous

My version came from something my mom used to sing to me mixed with something I created when I sang it to my daughter 15 years ago. When the lullaby plays on my sons sound machine now…this is what I sing…

Lullaby and goodnight
Go to sleep my sweet darling
Your my baby, precious baby
May you rest well tonight.

Close your eyes now and rest.
May you always be blessed.
Close your eyes now and rest.
May you always be blessed.
Jun 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		close your eyes by William Engvick NEW
by: Anonymous

I also made up my own lyrics
However, I found these from a CD...



Close your eyes, close your eyes, go to sleep now, my darling,
There’s a sand man old and wise, bringing happy dreams to you.
Settle down and go to sleep ‘til the quiet night passes,
You are safe in my arms, in my arms all night through.

Now the moon, riding high, turns the shadows to silver,
And the night winds, with a sigh, whisper soft across the hill.
It’s a bright enchanted land where the unicorn dances ‘til the stars disappear,
And the whole world is still
Jun 15, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms lullaby version
by: Anonymous

The song sang to me was
Hush a bye & goodnight
For my baby is sleeping
Then something about angels & thats all I can remember Does anyone know the rest of this one or heard this version please help as I hun it to my grandson but I’d like to know the rest of the words
Jun 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another version NEW
by: Anonymous

My version was…
Lullaby and goodnight
Go to bed now and sleep tight
Close your eyes, start to yawn
Pleasant dreams until the dawn
When the sun lights the sky
You will wake feeling spry
Start your day with a smile
Life is really worthwhile
May 24, 2022
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star 		Lil lullaby
by: Vanathan Dracula Jr. IXX

Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep little vanathanson it is time for you to die, go to sleep little vanathonson.
Thou art mortal
Once you shalt die
You shall regret all you've done
But as you sleep through the night
Bliss thy ignorance will provide
May 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know the missing lines? NEW
by: Adele

I know the beginning of this lullaby and the end, it is the middle that I have forgotten.
Go to sleep
Go to sleep
???
???
When the dawn peepeth through
God will wake me and you
When the dawn peepeth through
God will wake me and you
May 08, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		my mom would sing this to me, now i sing it to my baby
by: jenna

go to sleep, go to sleep
jenna girl, jenna girl
night night bells are ringing, night night bells are ringing
ding dong ding
ding dong ding
May 02, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby Song NEW
by: Anonymous

This is the way I sing it:

Lullaby and good night,
Go to sleep dear baby.
Close your eyes, close your eyes,
Close your eyes and sleep
When you wake, dawn will come and then you can play.
When you wake, dawn will come and then you can play.
Apr 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old old song
by: Anonymous

I only remember these lyrics to a song my Dad sang to me as a young child:

The ending: Say goodnight and then turn out the light and close your eyes.
Mar 25, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to sleep, to to sleep NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep, Go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby,
When you wake up I'll be here
Hope your dreams are so dear

Lay your head, say goodnight
Hold your mommy real tight
Go to bed, rest your head
I'll see you in the morning light

I didn't know the real words so
That's what I sing to my daughter to the tune of her music bear while I rock her in my arms, then it plays two more tunes while I sing to her, lay her down and rub her hair through them. Turn it on again(because it only plays 3 in a row, Then walk out and she goes to sleep listening to them alone.
Feb 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		anyone know this one?
by: Anonymous

lullaby and goodnight may your dreams all be sweet ones, may your troubles be few and your happiness abound

lullaby and good night ... but i think there was more!!
Jan 21, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

my mom always sang rhis

lullaby and goodnight close your eyes you sleepy baby
rest your head till morning comes
lalalalalalala
lullaby and goodnight close your eyes and sleep tight
lullaby and good night rest tour head and sleep tight :)
Jan 13, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		This is what I remember hearing whilst watching my mobile spin NEW
by: Anonymous

Rock-a-bye and goodnight
Go to sleep my little darling
Rock-a-bye and goodnight
We shall meet tomorrow at morning light
Rock-a-bye and goodnight
Its time for sleep now little darling
Rock-a-bye and goodnight
its time to turn out the light.

Jan 10, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		My own ending
by: Amanda Marie

When I had my first son 8 years ago, I could remember the lullaby

"Lullaby and good night
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes"...

But that's all I could remember. So I added a line to the end of it

"Lullaby and good night
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes and take flight
On the wings of the night"

I was putting my youngest son to bed just now and wondered if there were more lines. I had forgotten that I added that last line and was googling it, that's how I found this page haha. Then I remembered making up the ending
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		For my Meg
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep, go to sleep,
go to sleep my sweet Meghan.
In the morning, I'll see you,
and I'll huggle you so much.
'cuz you're mine, you are mine,
'til the end of time.
You are mine, Meghan, mine,
You will always be mine.

You're my girl, my whole world,
My every day gift.
I love you so much, my Meghan Colleen.
'cuz you're mine, you are mine,
'til the end of time,
You are mine, Meggy, mine...
You will always be mine ❤️
Nov 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to sleep go to sleep NEW
by: Natenathen

My mom used to sing it to me when I was little now iam trying to sing it to my baby boy all I can remember is like this
Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep m baby boy
Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep my baby boy
You are so tired and so happy and daddy loves you
Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep my baby boy
Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep my baby boy
You are so tied and so happy and mommy loves you too!!
Sep 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Close your eyes NEW
by: Anonymous

Rosemary Clooney sang it
Sep 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep,
Go to sleep,
Got to sleep little (child’s name),
Close your eyes,
Close your eyes,
Close your eyes and got to sleep.

Go to sleep little one,
Close your eyes and go to sleep,
Go to sleep little one,
Close your eyes and go to sleep.
(Repeat from beginning as needed)

These lyrics came from desperation to sing something for my daughter who wouldn’t sleep. I had no idea what the words were, but I remembered the tune.
Aug 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anne Murray Lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and goodnight,
May sleep softly surround you
While your dreams fill your eyes
With a melody of love
May the moonlight embrace you
The starlight caress you
May the sunlight still sing you
This lullaby of love
Jul 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love this thread!
by: Anonymous

I came here trying to find the original lyrics too but nothing sounds quite right, but I guess we all improvise.To my three children I've sang:

Lullaby and goodnight, go to sleep now my angel, go to sleep now go to sleep
I'll be here when you awake
Close your eyes and sleep tight
I'll be near you always
Close your eyes close your eyes
I'll be here when you awake.
Jun 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to sleep and good night NEW
by: Susan

Go to sleep and goodnight
And a rosy twilight
Nestle deep
In your bed
Let dreams fill your head
God will watch
Never fear
As you slumber my dear
God will watch
Never fear
As you slumber my dear
May 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

I’ve been singing this to my daughter since she was a baby. She’s about to turn 8 and we still finish the day like this every night.

"Go to sleep,
Close your eyes,
And I’ll see you in the morning.
Go to sleep,
Rest your head,
And I’ll see you when you wake up.

Go to sleep,
Close your eyes,
I will see you in the morning.

Go to sleep,
Rest your head,
Yes I love you very much."

This tune was in a toy I had when I was little and I couldn’t remember the words so I made these up when she was born.
May 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		One More Story NEW
by: Anonymous

It is by Peter Cetera on his album by the same title. I used to sing this one to my girls
May 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms NEW
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and good night sleep is softly around you
May your dreams be filled with melodies of love
Lay thee down now and rest, may your slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and sleep, may your slumber be deep
Apr 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The few lyrics I can think of NEW
by: Maddie

Go to sleep
Go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes
Say goodnight
And now I’m not sure of the words that go here but it’s something with I don’t know maybe 6 syllables. I’m thinking that the rhythm is something like a Christmas carol but I’m not sure. It’s driving me nuts
Apr 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby I sang and hummed because I forgot the words NEW
by: Anonymous

I can only remember...
Close your eyes
Go to sleep
Let the angels watch over you
Mar 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tried to remember what my mom dang as a baby. Yep I faintly remember her voice as a child. NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep go to sleep little baby
Don't you cry now don't you cry now
I'll be back again some day
Go to sleep little one,
You'll be here in my arms
Go to sleep little one
I'll be right here to stay
Repeat go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep
Little baby
Dry your eyes now
Don't be shy bow daddy's on his way.
Go to sleep little one
Night is nearly gone
Go to sleep little boy
Your little life has just begun
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

It's amazing to see so many versions of this lullaby.
Here's the version, short and sweet, that I made up many a moon ago to sing to my children (now all grown):

Lullaby and good night
Close your eyes and sleep tight.
I love you. Yes I do.
You're the one I really love.

Jan 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Close your eyes NEW
by: Anonymous

Ive heard this melody on all 3 of my boys sleepy toys for the last 10 years and ive never heard the lyrics so I made my own version 10 years ago...i still get asked to sing it repeatedly for my 10 year old and 4 year old daily...

Close your eyes
Go to sleep
It will be morning time soon
Close your eyes
Go to sleep
It will morning time


Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Braham's Lullaby NEW
by: Wendy

I have sung this (and a variety of other songs) to my child and grandchildren since they were born till about 10 yrs of age....

Lullaby and good night
May sleep softly surround you
While your dreams fill your eyes
with a melody of love

May the moonlight embrace you
The starlight caress you
May the sunlight still sing you
the melody of love
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Our goodnight song NEW
by: Anonymous

Only knew close your eyes go to sleep just kind of made the rest up my wife sings it 2 times and he's out

Close your eyes go to sleep
go to sleep little baby
Mommy loves you daddy too
It will be morning soon
Close your eyes go to sleep
Tomorrow well play
Close your eyes go to sleep
tomorrow well play
Aug 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Actual lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to Sleep Little Baby
Lullaby:

Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby.
The buzzards and the flies
They pick at his eyes
And the little thing
hollers out mammie.
Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby.
When you wake
You'll have some cake.
Go to sleep little baby.
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Lullaby song NEW
by: Cat Moro

For me the song starts like this:

"close your eyes, and good night
Pleasant dreams are awating
Close your eyes and good night..."


Then I don't remember... 😕
Many thanks in advance
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		My grandma used to sing this to me NEW
by: Anonymous

Na na ni na na go to sleep now my baby, close your sleepy eyes and dream na na ni na na ni close those sleepy eyes and dream
Jun 30, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Lullaby and Goidnight NEW
by: Anonymous

Lullaby and Goodnight
go to sleep my dear baby
When you wake up we will play
Go to sleep my little one.

La la la,la la la la

La
La
Laaaa
Jun 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		My version NEW
by: Ambroz

Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep little baby
Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep ba-by
Go to sleep, close your eyes - I'll be here when you rise.
Go to sleep, close your eyes - I'll be here when you rise.
Repeat.
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms Lullaby alt lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

I didn't know the real words to the lullaby when my 1st child was born, so I made up what I could. I've been singing this for 16 years. All 3 of my kids still love for me to sing it to them.

Go to sleep
Go to sleep
Go to sleep now, my baby
Go to sleep now
Go to sleep
Go to sleepy now, sweet dreams
Lullaby and goodnight
Time to close those
Little eyes now
Go to sleep
Go to sleep
mom will see you in
The morning
Jun 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old song NEW
by: Anonymous

My nan used to sing...
Go to sleep my baby,
Close your pretty eyes,
Angels up above you,
are staring at you dearly from the skies,
Great big moon is shining,
Stars begin to peep,
It’s time that little (name) was fast asleeeeppp. And now I sing it to my daughter :)
May 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Personal lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

i have absolutely no idea what the original lyrics are, though this is how i sing it
"Say goodnight
Lullaby
Go to sleep now, sweet baby
Close your eyes
And goodbye
It's time to go to sleep

Here you lie
In your bed
Resting your
Little head
In your mind
Where dreams live
Is where you will go
Tonight"
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

I only remember Close your eyes , close your eyes my sweet baby. Close your eyes close your eyes and I’ll sing lullabies. Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep my sweet baby. Close your eyes go to sleep and I’ll sing lullabies. I think we’ve all heard different versions over the years. My granddaughter , now 21, used to fall asleep in minutes when I sang this but it could have been that she didn’t like my voice 😁
May 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exactly what I was looking for !! NEW
by: Anonymous

I am so super happy I found this thread ! My kids have a little music box from one of their mobiles that we recently found and they have been playing it singing the tune throughout the day today .. when my 7 yr old asks me "mom I love this whats the words ,I want to sing the song ".. And I couldn’t answer. All I knew was the first sentence and I knew there was more. I found another long traditional version when searched but it wasn’t the one I remember. Then I stumbled in here and wala! ❤️ I will be compiling my own version with all the beautiful versions here! Each unique and different . I just sang my daughter to sleep with the variety I read here and she is surly out! Thanks everyone . ❤️❤️ Usually we sing my little sunshine and I changed the end of that to I will love you always ( so it’s happy ) lol but with this one she was out way faster . 😂💗💗she is my stubborn 3 😂so that’s saying something
Apr 28, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I sing it like this :


go to sleep go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes
Say goodnight
And dream sweet dreams
Dream sweet dreams
And go to sleep
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Go to sleep song NEW
by: Singing mum

I have my own version that has changed over the years (mainly because I can’t remember the words!). I first sang it when my daughter was a little baby (she is now 13), and revisited it when my son came along 6 years ago.

Go to sleep my baby,
Close your big blue eyes,
Angels are watching,
To see you sleep tonight

Go to sleep my baby,
The stars are shining bright,
The moon is high above you,
To take you through the night

(Then repeat the first verse)

I had a memory of my mum singing the original song and just filled in my own words when I couldn’t remember what they were!
Mar 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		My version NEW
by: Anonymous

I was looking to see if there was more to it but I sing it like this:

Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes close your eyes close your eyes little baby
Say goodnight say goodnight say goodnight little baby

And I repeat and or sometimes add take deep breaths or something like that but other whose that's all I do.
Mar 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		My version NEW
by: Anonymous

I was looking to see if there was more to it but I sing it like this:

Go to sleep go to sleep go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes close your eyes close your eyes little baby
Say goodnight say goodnight say goodnight little baby

And I repeat and or sometimes add take deep breaths or something like that but other whose that's all I do.
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to sleep, say goodnight,
With your head soft and light,
All the children of the day ,
Go to rest from work and play,
When the new day shall break,
Full of joy you will wake,
When the new day shall break,
Full of joy you will wake.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brahms lullaby lyrics NEW
by: Peter in Scotland

I would sing these nonsensical words

Go to sleep
Say a prayer
Go to sleep my dear babies
Dream a dream
Lovely dream
Dream again
Oh dream a dream
A lovely sweet dream
Oh dream again
A lovely sweet dream

Knocked them out everytime.
I couldn't remember the words so just sung this. When they were about 7 i said id look for the right words but they said no and stick with these.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Braham’s lullabye NEW
by: Anonymous

Brahm's Lullaby
BRAHM’S LULLABY

Lullaby and good night
In the sky stars are bright
Round your head flowers gay
Scent your slumbers til day
Close your eyes now and rest
May these hours be blessed
Go to sleep now and rest
May these hours be blessed

Lullaby and good night
Go to sleep little angel
Lullaby and good night
God is watching o’er us all
If God wills thou shalt wake
When the morning does break
If God wills thou shalt wake
When the morning does break

Close your eyes now and rest
May these hours be blessed
Go to sleep now and rest
May these hours be blessed
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m hunting for this too!
by: BizzleMom

Go to sleep, my sweet little baby
Say goodnight and close your eyes
And when you awake, I’ll give you some cake (?)

I’m trying to find this. I *thought* it was Ann Murray on her kids’ cd (There’s a hippo in the bathtub) but it’s not on there so I’m still looking. The timeline is right, too; we played it for my cousin who was a baby in 1988.

I lost my mom last summer so I’d love to be able to play this for our new twins so they can have something ‘from her’.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Close your eyes...the way we sing it NEW
by: Anonymous

I sing my own version and my kids and now grandchildren love it.

Close your eyes, go to sleep
Dream sweet dreams my sweet baby(ies),
When you wake
You shall have cake
And ride the pretty little ponies.
Apple and gray, dapple and bay,
All the pretty little ponies.
Mommy loves you, daddy loves you,
Go to sleep my sweet girl / boy.
❤❤❤
Mar 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How my parents sung go to sleep NEW
by: Anonymous

When I was very young my parents used to sing-
Go to sleep little one close your eyes and go sleep tight.
Go to sleep little one close your tired weary eyes.
Go to sleep little one
Go to sleep little one


And I can’t remember the rest of the second 2 sentances.
Jan 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maybe Braum's Lulaby NEW
by: Anonymous

Is it braum's lulaby? (Sp?) Good luck! I have a similar problem. There is a song I only remember the end of and my mom can't remember.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby NEW
by: Anonymous

This is how I remember it:

Close your eyes, say good night
Go to sleep my sweet baby
Your my baby, precious baby
May you rest well tonight

Close your eyes now and rest
May these hours be blessed
Close your eyes now and rest
May these hours be blessed
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lullaby lyrics NEW
by: Anonymous

My mother sang it too and now I sing it to my children . It might be a little different but it goes...

Go to sleep go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Mommy loves you daddy loves you
Go to sleep my little girl
Close your eyes and goodnight and I’ll see you in the morning
Lullaby and goodnight my beautiful girl
Go to sleep go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Mommy’s tired daddy’s tired close your eyes my little girl
Close your eyes and sleep tight and I’ll see you in awhile
Lullaby and goodnight my beautiful girl
Dec 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		close your eyes NEW
by: Anonymous

My dad sang this to use and always used his fingers to gentle close our eyes. Great memories. I hope to find the lyrics also.
Jul 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Had the same as a child NEW
by: Anonymous

https://youtu.be/pjeBg85JPrI
Jun 05, 2017
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starstarstar 		Go to sleep NEW
by: Jamed

My mother sang me a song kind of like this as a baby and I've asked her she doesn't remember it at all and I can't find anything really like it. It went like this.
Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep little baby
Close your eyes, close your eyes
Close your eyes and dream
That's all I remember. I know there's more to it but no one knows what I'm talking about

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