Cradle Song (brahms' Lullaby)

Lullaby and good night, with roses bestride,

With lilies bedecked. 'neath baby's sweet bed.

May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.

May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.



Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight.

Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard.

They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.

They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.



(and these are the original words of brahms in german)



Guten abend, gut' nacht!  mit rosen bedacht,

Mit n„glein besteckt schl