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Starlight Lullaby
A short original lullaby to hum or sing softly at the cot side.
LullabyAges 0–22 min read
The lullaby
Close your eyes, my little one,
the day is done, the day is done.
The stars are out, the moon is high,
a soft wind sings a lullaby.
Rest your head and hold on tight,
I'm here with you all through the night.
Dream of morning, warm and gold —
sleep, my dear, I'll hold, I'll hold.
(Hum the tune of the first verse to close, growing quieter each time.)
Reading it aloud
A repeated, predictable melody — even a made-up one — is more calming than a complicated song.
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Source: Original story written for TempoLife. Free to read aloud. · checked 2026-09-04
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