Nice thread. We have a nice family lullaby that runs through at least 4 generations so far. It appears to be part of a 19th century medley of sentimental songs. The first 2 verses to their own tune come from a 19thc broadside 'The Soldier's Poor Little Boy'
Early pearly snow on the ground The wind was bitter and cold When a poor little beggar boy came rolling up Up to a rich lady's door.
The lady sat in her window so high And loudly she did call 'Come in, come in, you poor little boy And you shall have a warm'
(spoken) ..and this is the story he told (Tune ..Bayley's 'Home sweet home') 'I am a poor little beggar boy My mother she is dead, My father is a drunkard And sends me up to bed (alt. And will not give me bread) I sit beside the window to hear the organ play God bless my dear old mother who's dead and far away.'
Apart from that I always used to put on a High-level Ranters LP and plod up and down with one of my sons over my shoulder singing along with the tracks. 'Adam Buckham 0' etc. They took a lot of getting to sleep!