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Hush, Little Pine
An original forest lullaby about a small pine tree settling for the night.
LullabyAges 2–42 min read
The lullaby
Hush, little pine, on the hill so steep,
the forest is folding itself to sleep.
The wind lies down, the birds are still,
and shadows grow long on the quiet hill.
Hush, little pine, hold your needles tight,
I'll stand right here through the whole long night.
When morning comes we'll wake and rise —
but now, little pine, close your eyes.
Reading it aloud
This is an original song, not the traditional one it echoes; sing it to any simple tune you like.
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Source: Original story written for TempoLife. Free to read aloud. · checked 2026-09-04
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