The Cradle Song
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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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

Guten abend, gut' nacht, mit rosen bedacht
Mit nglein besteckt schl'pf unter die deck'
Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt
Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt

Guten abend, gut' nacht, von englein bewacht
Die zeigen in traum, dir christkindlein's baum
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in traum's paradies
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in traum's paradies

Good evening, good night, covered with roses
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets
Tomorrow morning if God wills, you will wake again
Tomorrow morning if God wills, you will wake again

God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels
Who show the little Christ child's tree in dreams




Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise

Overall Meaning

Frank Sinatra's song "The Cradle Song" is a lullaby that is meant to soothe a baby to sleep. The lyrics consist of three verses, each in a different language: English, German, and then back to English. The song begins with the singer wishing the baby a good night's sleep surrounded by roses and lilies. The second verse reassures the baby that they are in their mother's arms and are being protected by angels. The last verse is in German and describes the baby's slumber as being watched over by angels who show them the little Christ child's tree in their dreams.


The song's melody is gentle and calming, and it is sung slowly to encourage sleep. The use of multiple languages adds an additional layer of depth, making the song universal and transcending cultural boundaries. The words "Guten abend, gut' nacht" are a reference to the "Brahms' Lullaby," a popular German lullaby that shares the same melody with "The Cradle Song."


One interpretation of the song is that it is a reminder to the listener of the innocence and purity of childhood. Babies are often seen as being innocent and free from the worries of the world, and the lullaby attempts to convey that peacefulness to the listener. Another interpretation is that the use of multiple languages is an attempt to unify people across cultures and languages, reminding us that we all share a love of children and the desire to protect and care for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Lullaby and good night with roses bestride
Sleep well with the comfort of roses


With lilies bedecked 'neath baby's sweet bed
Lilies decorate the bed of the sweet baby


May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest
Wish for a peaceful and blessed sleep and slumber


Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Sleep well, baby, and bring delight to your mother


Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard
Angels will protect the baby


They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms
The baby will be safe from harm in their mother's arms


Guten abend, gut' nacht, mit rosen bedacht
Good evening, good night, covered with roses


Mit nglein besteckt schl'pf unter die deck'
Slip under the blanket with tiny fingernails hiding


Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt
If God wills, you will wake again tomorrow morning


Guten abend, gut' nacht, von englein bewacht
Good evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels


Die zeigen in traum, dir christkindlein's baum
Angels show the baby the tree of the little Christ child in their dreams


Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in traum's paradies
Sleep blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise


Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise
Rest well, and dream of paradise




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL STALLINGS, JOHANNES BRAHMS

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Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)

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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.

Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Mit Rosen bedacht,
Mit N?glein besteckt schl?f unter die Deck'!
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,

Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Von Englein bewacht,
Die zeigen in Traum, dir Christkindlein's baum.
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies,
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies.

Good evening, good night, covered with roses,
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets,
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.

God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels,
Who show the little Christ Child's tree in dreams,
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.



All comments from YouTube:

@brendawhittaker3905

Just played to my 5 year old granddaughter. Fast asleep. Love all of Sinatra’s music.

@georgebreidenthal725

Great combination, Sinatra and Brahms! Wish there was more.

@Musicradio77Network

This was the B-side to “Nancy (With a Laughing Face)” and I still have the 78.

@amandajerge

Just played this for my one month old son, he knocked out with for first 10 seconds of Sinatra’s voice

@notmanatee2445

That also happened to me,and I Have it in a sleep playlist

@richardrooms9509

The voice Is bidding you goodnite

@deanadiedrich9304

Be Blessed ❤

@simonedgbaston

@christinagonzales6261

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@AreroTime

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Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)

แฟรงก์ ซินาตรา

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.

Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Mit Rosen bedacht,
Mit N?glein besteckt schl?f unter die Deck'!
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,

Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Von Englein bewacht,
Die zeigen in Traum, dir Christkindlein's baum.
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies,
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies.

Good evening, good night, covered with roses,
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets,
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.

God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels,
Who show the little Christ Child's tree in dreams,
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.

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