14 Tagalog lullaby song that will surely put your baby to sleep soundly

Singing lullaby song has traditionally been done to put babies to sleep. Some of the most well-liked nursery music for newborns has been compiled in this article.

These lullaby songs will definitely help the baby sleep through the night. Learn about the lullaby songs in Tagalog so you may try singing them to your little ones.

What is lullaby? Lullaby meaning

If you aren’t aware what is lullaby, here’s lullaby meaning. Lullaby is a soothing song that is sung to put a kid to sleep.

Lullaby song and other sleeping songs for babies

To help your baby fall asleep peacefully, you can choose from a variety of lullaby song in Tagalog or sleeping music for newborns. We put the following list of them for the baby and for you.

Lullaby music for babies

1. White Noise

According to pediatricians, apart from doing relaxing activities with the baby at night such as giving them warm baths, listening to white noise will also help them sleep soundly at night.

This is based on a 1990 study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood Journal. This was proven by letting 40 newborns listen to white noise where 80% of them fell asleep after 5 minutes.

This is due, according to experts, to the similarity between white noise and the sounds that babies hear while still inside their mother’s womb.

2. Instrumental lullabies

Instrumental music works well as a lullaby music for babies. One study found that instrumental music not only helps babies sleep better but also helps them develop their brains.

Additionally, it is thought that infants who are exposed to instrumental music while they are still within their mothers’ wombs grow wiser. While also having a calming and energizing impact on the expectant mother.

3. Classical music

It’s also effective to play classical music to soothe a baby to sleep. Because classical music aids in the development of newborns’ memory abilities in addition to promoting good sleep.

The same holds true for their language abilities as kids mature, whether they are written or verbal. Additionally, the soothing music enhances their general growth and development, leading to a healthy body.

4. Calming ocean sounds

Another effective method for lulling a baby to sleep is to play soothing ocean music, due of the sound’s resemblance to white noise. Experts claim that the brain perceives noises from nature as being non-threatening. Because of this, it reduces physical stress levels, soothes the mind, and promotes deeper sleep.

Lullaby lyrics: Songs to put your baby to sleep

Meanwhile, apart from the aforementioned music and sounds, there are also lullaby songs or songs that put the child to sleep that can be sung to the baby so that they fall asleep quickly. Some of them are as follows:

Lullaby lyrics

1. “Rock-a-Bye Baby”

Rock-a-bye baby on the tree tops,

When the wind blows the cradle will rock.

When the bough breaks the cradle will fall,

And down will come baby, cradle and all.

2. “Good Night”

Now it’s time to say good night. Good night, sleep tight.

Now the sun turns out his light. Good night, sleep tight.

Dream sweet dreams for me. Dream sweet dreams for you.

Close your eyes and I’ll close mine. Good night, sleep tight.

Now the moon begins to shine. Good night, sleep tight.

Dream sweet dreams for me. Dream sweet dreams for you.

Close your eyes and I’ll close mine. Good night, sleep tight.

Now the sun turns out his light. Good night, sleep tight.

Dream sweet dreams for me. Dream sweet dreams for you.

Good night. Good night, everybody,

Everybody, everywhere, good night.

3. “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.

When the blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon,

Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveler in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark,

How could he see where to go, If you did not twinkle so?

 In the dark blue sky, you keep, Often through my curtains peep.

For you never shut your eye, Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark, Lights the traveler in the dark,

Though I know not what you are, twinkle, twinkle, little star.

4. “Star Light, Star Bright”

Starlight, star bright,

The first star I see tonight;

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have the wish I wish tonight.

5. “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?

6. “You Are My Sunshine”

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, You make me happy when skies are grey.

You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you,

Please don’t take my sunshine away.

The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping,

I dreamt I held you in my arms.

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 grey.

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 to love another,

You’ll regret it all one day.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,

You make me happy when skies are grey.

You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you,

Please don’t take my sunshine away.

Please don’t take my sunshine away.

7. “Hush Little Baby”

Hush, the 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 to 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! 

8. “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

Row, row, row your boat

Gently down the stream

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily

Life is but a dream

(repeat four times)

Tagalog lullaby song

Of course, there are Tagalog lullaby songs that you can sing to your child to help them fall asleep in addition to the aforementioned English lullaby songs. Here are some samples of lullaby songs in Tagalog:

Lullaby song examples tagalog

Sa Ugoy ng Duyan

One of the most well-known Tagalog lullabies that Filipinos frequently sing to their children is this song. Perhaps many of us sang this Tagalog lullaby tune as children. It was written by National Artists Lucio San Pedro and Levi Celerio.

This song is about a child who loves their mother and longs for the peaceful nighttime routine their mother provided.

Here are the lyrics of this lullaby song in Tagalog.

Sa Ugoy ng Duyan

Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan

Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan

Refrain:
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ang buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan

Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan

Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan

Nais kong matulog sa dating duyan ko, inay
Oh! Inay

Tagalog lullaby song: Other Filipino sleeping music for babies

Aside from the Tagalog lullaby song Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, there are also other Pinoy songs from different provinces that are effective in lulling babies to sleep.

Here are other Pinoy lullaby songs that you can also sing to baby:

Dandansoy

Dandansoy is a Visayan lullaby song. This song is calm and sad, which is why it is an effective sleep aid for children. This song is said to be a farewell letter to a loved one.

It is about a person who is left by his beloved to return home. It is written in the Hiligaynon language and is often heard in kabisayaan especially in the province of Panay.

Here’s the lyrics of Dandansoy

Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw,
Pauli ako sa Payaw
Ugaling kung ikaw hidlawon
Ang Payaw, imo lang lantawon.

Dandansoy, kung imo apason
Bisan tubig di magbalon
Ugaling kung ikaw uhawon
Sa dalan magbubon-bubon.

Convento, diin ang cura?
Municipio, diin justicia?
Yari si dansoy maqueja.
Maqueja sa paghigugma.

Ili-ili Tulog Anay

It is a traditional Ilonggo lullaby. This music gives the impression that you are floating on a lake while listening to it. This song refers to putting the child to sleep while his mother went to buy bread.

Here’s the lyrics of Ili-ili Tulog Anay

Ili-ili tulog anay
Wala diri imong nanay
Kadto tienda bakal papay
Ili-ili tulog anay

Mata kana tabangan mo
Ikarga ang nakompra ko
Kay bug-at man sing putos ko
Tabangan mo ako anay

Ili-ili tulog anay
Wala diri imong nanay
Kadto tienda bakal papay
Ili-ili tulog anay

Benefits of lullaby to babies

In addition to relaxing and lulling a baby to sleep, singing lullabies to infants has other advantages, according to Web MD. The following are the benefits of lullaby to babies:

• Calming the child from crying
• It can help the child express emotions in a different way instead of through anger.
• Your infant will be able to rest peacefully. They will be content and energetic as a result while they are awake.
• It will help your child’s language development. Your child will learn how to pronounce the words correctly and broaden its vocabulary by hearing the lullaby music.
• Singing lullabies to your child can help to improve the bond between parents and children. And to strengthen your relationship with them.

Mommy and daddy, apart from the songs mentioned above, you can also make your own lullaby song for your child. Through this, they will feel the warmth of your love for them even more. It is a way of communicating with your child at a young age.

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