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Lul la (C)by and good night, with ro ses be (G7)dight,
with li lies be spread is ba by’s wee (C)bed.
(C7)Lay thee (F)down now and (C)rest, may thy (G7)slum ber be (C)blest, lay thee (F)down now and (C)rest, may thy (G7)slum ber be (C)blest.
(C7)Lul la (F)by and good night,
thy moth er’s de (Gm)light,
bright an gels a round
my dar ling shall (F)stand.
They will (Bb)guard
thee from (F)harms,
thou shalt (C7)wake in my (F)arms,
they will (Bb)guard
thee from (F)harms,
thou shalt (C7)wake in my (F)arms.
Lullaby (Cradle Song) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lullaby (Cradle Song)”
- Can I play "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" by Johannes Brahms played in?
- Lullaby (Cradle Song) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lullaby (Cradle Song)"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lullaby (Cradle Song)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lullaby (Cradle Song)"?
- "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" was originally performed by Johannes Brahms. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johannes Brahms can I play here?
- Try "Hungarian Dance No.5", "Lullaby", "Hungarian Dance No. 5". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lullaby (Cradle Song)"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lullaby (Cradle Song)"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lullaby (Cradle Song)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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