Brahms' Lullaby

Words:  Traditional

Music:  Johannes Brahms

 

A                                  D       A

Lullaby, and good night, with pink roses bedight,

     D          Bm           E                 A

With lilies o'erspread is my baby's wee, sweet head.

        D              A              E         D

Lay you down, now, and rest, may thy slumber be blessed!

        D              A             E          D

Lay you down, now, and rest, may thy slumber be blessed!

 

Lullaby, and good night, you're your mother's delight,

Shining angels beside my darling abide.

Soft and warm is your bed, close your eyes and rest your head.

Soft and warm is your bed, close your eyes and rest your head.

 

Sleepyhead, close your eyes; mother's right here beside you.

I'll protect you from harm, you will wake in my arms.

Guardian angels are near, so sleep on, with no fear.

Guardian angels are near, so sleep on, with no fear.

 

Lullaby, and sleep tight.  Hush! My darling is sleeping,

On his sheets white as cream, with her head full of dreams.

When the sky's bright with dawn, she will wake in the morning.

When noontide warms the world, she will frolic in the sun.

 





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