Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) | Story Behind Song

An Inspirational, Folk-type, Americana lullaby Judith wrote for her children when they were toddlers. She used to sing the chorus to them at night. The prayer featured in the song is the prayer they would say together. This song is a favorite with Moms and Kids. Enjoy Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) | Story Behind Song

Story Behind Song

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Carlisle’s song “Butterfly Kisses.” Don’t ever ask me to sing it because I have a hard time getting through the song without tearing up. I though, “What a great song!” Then I had an idea, why not use the talent God gives us to leave something unique and memorable behind for your children, and their children, and so on. I was inspired and wrote “Judith’s Lullaby.” I wanted a simple song for my children to remember their ole mom by.  

Precious Moments

My daughter Zoey was three and couldn’t say “Judith’s Lullaby.”  My son was just a toddler. Zoey simplified it and referred to the song as “Mama’s Song.”  So, it became “Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby).” 

At night she would grin and say “Sing Mama’s Song.” Those were such precious times. I am so grateful, now that they are all grown up that I listened to the nudge from God to write this song. “Mama’s Song,” is one of my favorites.

Production Notes

I recorded Zoey praying on a cassette tape, not knowing when or how I would ever be able to afford producing the song or an album for that matter.

By the time I was able to record this song my Zoey is a pre-teen. She was so embarrassed by her little prayer and wanted nothing to do with singing on the song. I thank God He gave me the insight to record her praying years ago. I insisted the prayer be included in the song even though the tape had warped over the years. My producer and I struggled to clean it up the best we could.

The best treat is my very own son, who is now an uber, sanguine, extroverted, comedian and actor, sings the child’s voice on the track.  He was still young enough that mom couldn’t embarrass him. To God be the Glory! I am so grateful for my Zoey and Sergio John! Years later I would sing this at my nephew Levi’s baby dedication. A great song is always timeless!

Lyrics

(Intro – child sings)
Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby.
Tell me that when I’m sleep,
God will keep me safe and warm tonight.
Please mommy sing me a lullaby,
Sing me a lullaby,
Mommy now I can sleep tonight.

(Verse 1)
How can I sing, to a child so sweet and dear?
What do I tell them when this world is so unclear?
How do I ease their pain at times that’s hard to do?
Yet my child, my sweet child I’ll find a song to sing to you.

(Chorus)
And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight,
I’ll tell you that when your sleep,
God will keep you safe and warm tonight.
Always remember that, I do love you!
Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.

(Verse 2)
As you grow each day, growing as we must do,
Learn to lean on God, have faith and trust Him too.
Remember His sacrifice; He made for me and you.
Trust Him, believe Him, and He’ll take care of you.

(Chorus)
And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight,
I’ll tell you that when your sleep,
God will keep you safe and warm tonight.
Always remember that, I do love you!
Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.

(Bridge with Descant)
Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby.
Tell me that when I’m sleep,
God will keep me safe and warm tonight.
Please mommy sing me a lullaby,
Sing me a lullaby,
Mommy now I can sleep tonight

(Child’s Prayer)
Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake.
I pray the Lord my soul to take,
God bless all the Mommies and Daddies
And Grandmas and Grandpas
And Brothers and Sisters
In Jesus Name, Amen

(Closing Chorus)
Lord give me a lullaby, give me a lullaby.
Tell me that when their sleep,
You will keep them safe and in your sight.
Oh how I know that Your love is true.
Thank you my Lord, I put my trust in you.

(End Tag)
Spoken) Lord give me a lullaby
Uh Hmmm….a lullaby.
(Spoken by child) Goodnight mommy)

Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) © 1996 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music and Lyrics by Judith Baker | Children’s Vocals: Zoey Baker and Sergio Myers, II | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved