The Best Lullabies From Around the World
We’ve handplayed lullabies from more than 60 countries — here are 17 of our favourites, one thread pulled from every corner of the map. Each one links to its full lyrics, meaning and chords.
Old melodies, still sung every night
From Scandinavian stillness to Icelandic rain on the window, Europe’s lullabies are some of the best-documented in the world — many written down over a century ago and unchanged since.
Roots songs, old and new
From Appalachian cabins to a Québécois wedding, North and South America’s lullabies carry the layered, blended history of the whole continent.
All the Pretty Little Horses
Anna · USA🎸🎹 Chords + LyricsLyrics & Meaning →
Navajo Lullaby
Tobia · Native American🎸🎹 Chords + StoryLyrics & Meaning →
Fais Dodo, Pinoche
Zummy · Canada (Québec)🎸🎹 Chords + LyricsLyrics & Meaning →Nana Neném
Anna · Brazil🎸🎹 Chords + LyricsLyrics & Meaning →
Duérmete, Niño Chiquito
Lu · Venezuela🎸🎹 Chords + LyricsLyrics & Meaning →Ancient roots, gentle rhythms
Some of the oldest lullaby traditions on Earth — still sung today from the Nile Delta to the hills of Anatolia.
A continent of lullabies
From a Japanese mountain village to the streets of Jakarta, Asia’s lullaby traditions are as vast and varied as the continent itself.
Island songs, wide horizons
Two lullabies carried across water — one written in New Zealand over a century ago, one still sung in Tahitian family kitchens today.
This is a small, personal selection — not a ranking. Every one of the 60+ countries we’ve handplayed has a lullaby just as special. Explore the complete, ever-growing library below.
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