Lullaby, and good night, in the skies stars are bright
May the moon’s silvery beams, bring you sweet dreams
Close your eyes, now and rest, may these hours be blessed
‘Til the sky’s bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn

Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight

I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms

Sleepyhead, close your eyes, for I’m right beside you

Guardian angels are near, so sleep without fear
Lullaby, and good night, with roses bedight
Lilies o’er head, lay thee down in thy bed

Lullaby, and good night, you are mother’s delight

I’ll protect you from harm, and you’ll wake in my arms

Lullaby, and sleep tight, my darling sleeping

On sheets white as cream, with a head full of dreams
Sleepyhead, close your eyes, I’m right beside you
Lay thee down now and rest, may your slumber be blessed

-Brahms

If I could start all over again at the beginning of my motherhood.  I would learn more baby lullabies.  My mediocre voice wouldn’t scare me away from singing sweetly to my newborn baby.  I always had a song in my heart, but I never let it go.  I hope that little Liz has a braver mother than I was.  I hope that her perfect little ears are filled with the sweet tunes of Brazilian lullaby songs.  Congratulations to the Cortez family on the safe arrival of your beautiful baby girl.