Brahms' Lullaby

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Written by	Johannes Brahms
Music by
Lyrics by
Date	1868
Source
Publisher	public domain

The tune commonly referred to as "Brahms' Lullaby" was written by Johannes Brahms. It is his Opus 49, Number 4, written in 1868 as "Wiegenlied." It has become associated with sleep in a number of pop culture references.

A group of kids sing the lullaby as part of the opening montage in Elmo's World: Singing. Big Bird also sings it to Radar as well, making Elmo sleepy. Ernie sings a lullaby to this tune which helps Bert to fall asleep.

Kermit the Frog, introduced by Brad Paisley, sang the lullaby in a commercial for Target in November of 2005.

The song was spoofed as Brahms Lubbaby in The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.

Audio Releases

• It was one of many classical pieces played by the Birdapest Symphony Orchestra as part of the album Elmo and the Orchestra.