One of the biggest challenges for mothers all over the world is getting their children to sleep.

Getting a child to sleep can be a struggle, so why not try using the power of music to help you out?

This time, we will introduce five of the world's most famous lullabies, perfect for putting your child to sleep.

"Schubert's Lullaby" filled with motherly love

"Schubert's Lullaby" by the German composer Schubert.
I'm sure everyone has heard the Japanese lyrics "Sleep, sleep in your mother's arms" at least once.

This gentle lullaby directly conveys the love for a child and evokes the image of a kind mother.

It's easy to remember, so it comes out easily when you're putting your child to sleep.

The music is filled with Schubert's feelings for his mother, who died when he was 15 years old.

He released this at just 19 years old, so it's amazing how talented he was.

"Rock A Bye Baby" is a lullaby loved all over the world

"Rock A Bye Baby" is a famous lullaby that appears in the traditional nursery rhyme music "Mother Goose," published in England in the late 18th century.

Gentle melodies that help children fall asleep are also easy for mothers to remember. Humming along to them might be a good way to get your child to sleep.

In fact, there are slightly different versions of the lyrics to this song.

Originally, the lyrics said that the cradle was hanging from a tree branch and would fall if the wind blew and the branch broke, but now some songs have added lyrics saying that even if it falls, it's okay because mommy will catch it.

The lyrics were surprising! "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

The familiar song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" has the lyrics "Twinkle twinkle, shining star in the sky."

I think it's always sung in kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary schools.

The familiar melody is easy to remember, and the stars evoke the night, making it perfect for singing when putting your child to sleep.

This "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" was originally sung in France.

The title is "Ah! Vous dirais-je, Maman (Hey, Mom)," and the lyrics aren't about stars, but a love song.

As expected of the French, I'm impressed that they are familiar with romance from a young age.

An English poet wrote the poem "The Star" with the lyrics "Twinkle, twinkle little star..." and thus the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" that we are familiar with today was created.

Your child will definitely fall asleep! "LaLaLu"

In the Disney movie "Lady and the Tramp," when Lady and the Tramp, the owners of the heroine dog Lady, have a baby, the wife sings "La La Loo" to the baby.

It's a very quiet and slow melody that will surely put your child to sleep. It's a surefire lullaby.

The lyrics, which begin with "La la la la, little bird of the forest, night has come," and end with "Everyone, everyone, go to sleep," seem to have changed a bit since then, but I still think the simple, early version is the best and most fitting.

It has the feel of a picture book that you read aloud, so if you sing it to your child to put them to sleep, the music will probably stay in their memory even when they grow up.

The most famous in Japan! "Nanatsu no Ko"

"Seven Children," with lyrics by Noguchi Ujo and music by Motoori Nagayo, is by far the most well-known lullaby and children's song in Japan.

I think it's rare to find someone who hasn't heard the opening line, "Why do crows cry?"

The slightly melancholic melody that is unique to Japan is very memorable.

Personally, I remember having this song sung to my back and being patted to sleep.

It is unclear whether the "nana" in the lyrics "Because I have seven cute children" refers to "seven years old" or "seven children," but even with this slight mystery, I think this is music that evokes a sense of Japan and should be passed down and sung and talked about for generations to come.

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Use music to help your child fall asleep!

Getting your child to sleep is a big job. Parents who are busy with housework and childcare all day want to end the day in peace.

At times like that, I think it's a good idea to use the power of music.
At times like these, why not try softly singing these lullabies?