The words of this lullaby are based on the lovely historic poem written by the Australian poet Maurice Furnley (1881-1942) entitled ‘Sleep Song’ from his ‘Bay and Padie Book Kiddie Songs (1918).’ It is from the Australian Poetry series of choral songs and is suitable for Primary School aged children. It is available for Unison or SA & piano. This arrangement has blending harmonies and lyrical melodies with easy words to memorise. It teaches question and answer techniques, echo effects and unison singing.
“Half past bunny time,
Tea and bread-and-honey time,
Sleep-time soon.
Things that poets pant to see,
The beautiful, the true,
Are nothing to the fantasy
The closed eyes view.” Maurice Furnley
Key Bb major
Range Bb below middle C to D above high C
Tempo Moderately fast, gently rocking
Duration 2’35”
Performances
- Sleep Song was featured as a mass choir event at the Combined State Schools Choral Workshop, Townsville & District State Schools, 2013
- San Francisco Youth Chorus, 2018
Score sample Sleep Song Lullaby – page 1
Video sample
Sung by Voices of Birralee, Brisbane
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