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Harbour Lullaby
A gentle original sea-themed lullaby with a rocking, boat-like rhythm.
LullabyAges 0–22 min read
The lullaby
The boats are home, the ropes are tied,
the tide comes in on a sleepy side.
Rock-a-slow and rock-a-deep,
the little harbour's gone to sleep.
The lantern swings, the water's calm,
the night wraps round you soft and warm.
Sail away on a quiet stream —
goodnight, goodnight, and sweet the dream.
Reading it aloud
Rock or sway gently in time with the "rock-a-slow" line to pair motion with the words.
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Source: Original story written for TempoLife. Free to read aloud. · checked 2026-09-04
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