The words – originally "hush-a-bye baby," not "rock-a-bye" – first appeared in writing in Mother Goose's Melody, a compilation of nursery rhymes published around 1760. Mother Goose's Melody also gives ...

Choose your favorite classic lullabies and modern adaptations from the list below and learn the lyrics. Soon, singing to your ...

Lullabies are often simple with a repeating melody and lyrics, giving a circular structure ... perfect for rocking a baby to sleep. This is achieved with a 6/8 time signature.