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What is a lullaby?
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lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process. As a result they are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in every culture and since the ancient period. Many Christmas carols are designed as lullabies for the infant Jesus, the most famous of them being "Silent Night
The lyric
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When the wind blows the cradle will rock. When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, And down will come baby, cradle and all.