If you thought that your partner’s pregnancy-induced mood swings were difficult, wait until you meet your newborn. You will quickly learn that babies are quite finicky and temperamental, particularly in the first 4 months. You will find yourself trying some childish and ridiculous tactics in an attempt to calm your baby when he or she is upset. Here is a tip: Babies love rhythm and the sound of their parents’ voices. And even if you are tone-deaf, you will find that singing will do wonders to calm your little one. To help you in your singing endeavors, the staff at theFunkystork.com has compiled the lyrics to the classic lullabies that you probably listened to as a child. Have fun and enjoy these musical moments with your tot.
Itsy-Bitsy Spider
The itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again Hush, Little baby
Hush, 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 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 fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town. 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
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
Little Boy Blue
Little boy blue, come blow your horn,
The sheep's in the meadow, the cows in the corn
Where is the little boy who looks after the sheep?
He's under the haystack, fast asleep.
Are You Sleeping (Frere Jaques)
Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding ding dong, ding ding dong.
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing
Ding ding dong, ding ding dong.
Rock-a-Bye-Baby
Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby, cradle and all
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