Billy Joel - Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (Official Video)

[@alenecali5093]

My daddy sang this to all five of us kids. He was killed October 5th 2010 at just 42 years old. We played it at his funeral and I finally understood the meaning of it that day. On his headstone it says “Some day we’ll all be gone but lullabies go on and on.” I was just 16 when he was taken from me. Now I just rocked my very own son to sleep to this song. I love you daddy you’re always in my heart!💜

[@dsmith7189]

I'm so sorry. My dad died at 39 and my brother killed 4 years later at 17. I think I know a bit of what you're feeling. Hold on to those memories and cherish that son. I, too, was blessed with one a year later. Much love.

[@stephanieconsi4825]

@@dsmith7189 same to you Deanna. Its horrible how much you’ve been through. I’m so sorry.

[@loistaylor2352]

My birthday 🥳

[@user-mu7bz6lr1j]

Such a sad loss but you had the gift of a very loving Father

[@alenecali5093]

@@user-mu7bz6lr1j absolutely the greatest gift was loving parents! after my daddy passed away us siblings used to say we were robbed but one day after enough healing, i realized i was never robbed, in fact we hit the jackpot with our father. his life was cut short but i dont have one bad memory of my daddy and my siblings dont either! thats pretty dang lucky if you ask me, considering some have never met their father or only have terrible memories. I thank God for my daddy and his life no matter if it was cut short.

[@mochalattemiss]

My Father died on December 27th, 1994. As I was leaving the hospital after identifying his body, this is the song that came up on the CD. I hadn’t ever heard it, because the CD was new to me and it hadn’t gotten to this cut. When it started to play, the car got very warm and I felt like I was being hugged. I had to pull over on the Capital Beltway in the DC area, and I started crying uncontrollably. It was my Father coming back and telling me that he loved me, and that he would always be with me. Even the Emerald Bay was the Chesapeake Bay, where we had a house when I was young. In about 20 months, it will be 30 years since this happened, and still I am brought to uncontrollable sobs by this song. Each time I hear it, I know that he is with me, although I am 60 years old and have a grown son now (named after him) that he never got to meet. This is our song, and it will be my song to my son when it is my time to go. Thank you, Billy Joel. You have given this world a LOT of good, but this song was divinely inspired, and had brought healing and comfort to so very many of us. Your robe in heaven is set, in no small measure, because of this.

[@wwonka52]

Beautiful Story and thanks for sharing. Best to you always, Bill

[@mochalattemiss]

@@wwonka52: Thank you, Bill!

[@michaelsmith32329.]

​@@mochalattemiss Hello Sheila.. how are you doing?

[@anndenurse8888]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful remembrance. I had a similar experience and this song is special to me too.

[@Yoyo-ug7wt]

What you wrote brought me to tears, partly because I never really had a dad...

[@cindycarter560]

This was sang to me by a very special person. I will always think of that person.

[@alicepapaceno1310]

I sang this song rocking my daughter to sleep at night 26 years ago and tonight she is rocking my first grandaughter to sleep to the same sing ....my heart is full.

[@jeopatrick2378]

Wow, the song is beautiful and emotional.. I love it

[@pamelalovejoy5341]

Beautiful song 🎵 ❤❤

[@Y123woollo]

Wow, that's amazing 😘

[@shawnamartin8505]

Amazing! I just had the same beautiful surprise. My daughter is 22 and imagine the emotions as a mom came up when I walked in her room she was humming her daughter this song. Thanks for sharing!!

[@garycarr3857]

​@@jeopatrick2378Billy Joel

[@admiral7921]

I remember hearing this song when I was 16 and thinking how I couldn't wait to sing it to my future daughter. 24 years later, on August 19th, baby Amelia was born and today I sang it to her for the first of many times. :) Update: My precious daughter is now 3 1/2 and I sing it to her every time I put her to bed. We have the story book and she always asks to sing "Goodnight My Angel."

[@Giacomo_cpz]

❣❣

[@christianlopez4088]

Wow, I'm 15 and the weird thing is that, I too, definitely want to sing this song to my future children. :)

[@bigboi3534]

@@christianlopez4088 same 15 and this song hits me right in the feels

[@bellabenson6917]

My dad used sing this to me as a baby

[@connorbonhammusic]

I'm 17 and that was my exact thought when I heard this song.

[@ThemMinePros]

Far and away the most underrated Billy Joel song ever

[@ADAR52]

Turtle HeadLyfe I will have to disagree so it goes takes that title chief

[@darksideofthemoon1002]

Certainly is!

[@rmyrick2451]

Could not agree more. We buried my dad this morning and Billy Joel was one of his favorites - we played this song as an integral part of his service.

[@valeriemillard9149]

So beautiful ❤️

[@mattpeck4713]

Liam Berg (STUDENT) “And So It Goes”

[@Caballoenfuego]

Billy Joel may be known for his catchy rock tunes, but his poetry will always be in my heart.

[@nathanwolfson2966]

The last line is the kicker.

[@boosgirl1981ify]

I have played this for my daughter since she was born. She's almost 10 now. Recently, my mother fell very ill and from diagnosis to the day she passed away, it was six short months. I've never known my mother to fear anything. I was with her everyday for the last three weeks of her life. She asked me to play "Liv's song". I played this for her every night. I also played it right after she passed away, peacefully at home. It's got a whole new meaning to me now. None the less, it's an important part of my own life's soundtrack. Goodnight sweet angel, I'll see you on the other side, mom. Forever love.

[@Rogue_Nine416]

That sucks... If I were to ever die before my mommy, I'd hope for this song to play. (I'm 12 and I'm calling my mom 'mommy', guess I just miss her that much)

[@elizabethmasciarelli2869]

I'm very sorry for your loss😭

[@jeffblanke3162]

its ok to miss her, I am sure she was a wonderful mother... your memories are gods way of keeping her close to you..just remember , I know she is watching over you and protecting you.and I also know she loves you very much...god speed...

[@FelFree]

Heather Parodi ....I read your comment. ... I believe in Love Sis, I believe in strength Sis ... definitely a tear jurker. . a few sincere of my eyes from my Heart SisterStranger ... God Bless you and your family.. Love and Strength to you all . And thank you for sharing .

[@kathyhilt6167]

So sad and so precious of you to post this! I want this song played at my funeral, dedicated to my husband, the love of my life, and I want him to take the words to heart. Though I may be "asleep," I, like your mother, will "always be a part of" of them.

[@OtavioCardoso]

My 4 y-o daughter just asked me "Daddy. Do grown ups cry?" "Yes, love. Why?" "Because this song is sad." "Sweetie. Sometimes, things are sad but beautiful. So, even if you cry, it doesn't mean the song is not beautiful." Her little soul was touched by the song. These little moments are MAGIC.

[@virly1109]

i did 😢

[@ilovetreestd]

You calling her love made me cry

[@marcelorego2321]

Mágico,es así

[@WakaWaka2468]

R/thathappened

[@EPCRh]

There is no shame in crying at this amazingly beautiful song.

[@Purplealegria7]

I just left the hospital where I played this for my mother while she is in hospice and they said her passing is imminent. I’m shattered. She has made it through so much, end stage COPD, stage 6 Alzheimer’s, now she has a huge mass. She doesn’t have long and I just don’t know how I am going to make it through her loss. Dear God help me. This song is a prayer, a blessing, and a beautiful tribute. I will love you forever Mommy.

[@dpereira610]

I’m so sorry. May songs like this give you strength.

[@stillhere1425]

@@dpereira610My mom died of COPD in 1997 at 62. The obit writers weren’t familiar with the term. Today patients probably get much better treatment than then, but modern medicine can only do so much. I feel your anguish.

[@Purplealegria7]

@@dpereira610 thank you so much for caring, and for your kind reply. She died a few days after this on Valentine’s day morning. My heart is broken. Mother day this weekend is going to be especially hard without her. 😮‍💨😩😭

[@Purplealegria7]

@@stillhere1425 thank you so much for caring, and for your kind reply. She died a few days after this on Valentine’s day morning. My heart is broken. Mother day this weekend is going to be especially hard without her. 😮‍💨😩😭

[@charlesraspa782]

I know what you're going through with your mom being in hospice, my mom died over 12 years ago there hang in there with the help of God and family you will get through this God bless

[@erinmack8918]

This was the song my Daddy and I danced to at my wedding 20 years ago on November 20th. He passed away this year on November 15th. I feel so empty and miss him so very terribly. I would give anything for just five more minutes just to dance with my Dad one more time.

[@JeffreyShaw-qz7ht]

I've been impressed by your insights and would love to get to know you better. If you're comfortable with it.

[@cassrose4444]

Played this at my infant sons funeral. It makes me bawl every time. I miss my baby so bad it's unbearable.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

So sorry for your loss, can't fathom that pain! 💔 Sending strength 💪and love!💗

[@brunol9876]

Xxxxxx

[@juliabrownfield110]

I lost my daughter to stillbirth and I always cry when I hear this song because I think of her and I wish I could of sang it to her like my dad did for me and like I sing to her sisters. I'm so sorry momma we are in this awful club together 💔💔💔

[@sigi6305]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@giovannianile3830]

@James Logan dude, that’s fairly inappropriate

[@wesj1989]

I love everything about this song. Billy's story of the song is that his daughter asked him "what happens when we die?" Billy is an admitted atheist, so his answer is this song. Basically we live in other people's thoughts and in that way, we never disappear. Beautiful.

[@Sessalady]

wesj1989 thank you soo much for that golden tidbit of knowledge!!💕 Because I knew it was for his daughter but knew there was some missing info👍 My Uncle is a huge fan of his but is the youngest of my mothers 9 siblings. We are so close in age that he confessed to me he hated being called Uncle Tom because I was more a sister to him and a lil sister. I looked up to him and he sang Billy Joel beautifully! He’s not just an uncle but in a non weird way a brother and bestfriend💕 Thanks much🙏 👋✌️

[@MrDbrizzle]

That’s a pretty common misconception. Billy wrote Lullaby for his daughter Alexa as his and Christie’s marriage was ending. It’s written perfectly for what its purpose was. “...and you should always know Wherever you may go, no matter where you are I never will be far away.”

[@shanevalentine3220]

@@MrDbrizzle It was actually a combination of the deteriorating marriage and alexa's question about death. I'm sure you can search it on youtube there is a Q&A in which he explicits says as such.

[@PaulEastham]

Shame he’s an atheist

[@likable72]

@@PaulEastham No shame of being an atheist. It is an honor because he is fully human full of emotions n feelings.

[@t.s.t.4085]

Mothers , Fathers, and parents all over the world over: We LOVE you.

[@flyingcat2054]

My husband woke up early to play this song at 6:30am yesterday, Jan 23, 2023 on the 1 year anniversary of our beloved 16 year old cat's exact time of passing. 😢

[@donaldmark6362]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@sroycze9284]

Pet loss is always difficult.they are family. Do you have any good tales about your kitty?how was he like?

[@mrsmacca126]

I CANNOT believe I made it through the song & video without crying…then I read your comment. All animals go to Heaven. Be well.

[@jackreacher9452]

My hamster died I've never been missing I miss him everyday

[@joyce99999]

I lost two of my darling little kitties, my Rachel, who was 22 yrs old when she passed, and my Marie, who was 21 when she passed. I had them both since they were tiny kittens, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss my two little girls. They were both “Torties”, or Tortoise Shell Tabbies, and were so beautiful, and so smart and so funny and unique. I will never forget them. I am so very sorry for the loss of your little kitty. Remember, even though you cannot see them, they are always near you, and one day, when God says it’s our time to leave this place, we will see them again. ❤

[@courtneydavison8200]

I lost my son, Dustin Paul Davison, on 5-22-2002. Today is 5-22-2016. This song reminds me of him. I love you :)

[@chelseacassandra1071]

may he rest in peace

[@timmyrfisher]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what that must be like. Again, I'm sorry. I prayed for you and for God's comfort for you when I read your comment

[@shaunwilliams8943]

I'm sorry to hear that. He is in a much better place now.God loves you!

[@danlegge9508]

Sorry for your loss

[@michaeldavis9389]

I hope you see him, folded into dimensions eyes can't see, indelibly there in memories never lost, just out of reach, always in your heart.

[@rdbenerayan]

For the beautiful angels who lost their lives in Uvalde May they all RIP 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LauraFernandez-hi6yq]

Lost my Mom to covid June 2020. This was her favorite song. I picture her singing it to me.

[@lauraschofield4168]

Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@ToonArmy-wx5oc]

Sending love through to you. Another beautiful Angel in heaven with my mam x

[@alexbarry689]

LoL 😂

[@jilliannamandaa_8019]

I am so sorry , I know it’s doesn’t make it better 🥺. I know it won’t get easier but I promise you she’s always with you 💙 . You have my love 💕

[@kimberlyallen-sherrill]

Sending so much love your way.

[@MeganMarie92103]

This is my fathers song to me. He died on July 10, 2010 when I was 25 and I listen to it whenever I miss him. I love you Dad.

[@katrinalam1771]

Im sorry for your loss..:-[♥♡

[@drfuyutsuki]

SORENDW55524

[@colindonald365]

My birthday is July 10th, I'm so sorry for your loss

[@rogerleo2006]

I feel yah, my dad passed about a year before that and billy joel was his favorite so id always listen to his music growing up. this song tears me up bad when i hear it, i can barely see through the tears to type this.

[@jviannis5093]

My dad sang it to me when I was lil to it always made me cry 😞

[@rachelvaupel6915]

This was the song my dad chose for our dance at my wedding. Needless to say we were both crying the whole time. God bless all the fathers out there who treat their daughters like their angels.

[@pamelalovejoy5341]

My father treated me like his angel 😇 💓

[@taylorzell1304]

My fiancé does to his step daughter it’s so romantic when he does sing this song to my baby girl

[@MrJdsenior]

That's funny, I was just thinking that, but it's way too late now. The problem if I had is exactly what you stated, and I don't know if her makeup was waterproof. Kudos to your dad, maybe the best choice available.

[@zorinasmith510]

I surprised my dad with this song for our father daughter dance at my wedding, not only were we crying, but so was everyone at the wedding. ❤️

[@9fifty-95]

Is this Adam Sandler daughter ?

[@robbyre14]

I remember, when I was just out of highscool, I was in the other room when I heard my mom play this song for my dad, who was in the late stages of early-onset Alzheimer's, to try to calm him down enough to go to sleep. I remember in that moment feeling heartbroken for my mom who was now losing her partner at a rate quicker than ever. He finally succumbed to the disease not too long after. Almost 10 years later, I just played this song for my 3-month-old daughter and it put her right to sleep. Now here I am, shedding tears of pure love ❤️

[@donaldmark6362]

Hello 👋how are you doing today?

[@Antifogasta]

God bless you and all those whom you love

[@CB-kj6xw]

There is a quality to Billy's voice, the tone and emotion, it's a very masculine voice, authoritative, comforting. A Dad voice I guess. Whatever he sings, I always believe him.

[@nicknixon6198]

Im sorry for everyone that ever played this song at a Funeral

[@hartmut4686]

Holly you died 2 years today.I love you miss you so so much. My heart is broken. Feels like 200 years ago

[@hashdouken]

Just sang this to my newborn daughter. We had terrible 2 weeks since she was born. She came with a broken leg to this World. She and my wife were seperated from me for two weeks. I‘m glad she is Home now. I will never leave her side again

[@97irishflyer]

My aunt and uncle loved this song, and played it for their grandkids. Shortly after this came out, my uncle died, and this was played at his funeral. His four year old granddaughter looked over to his casket, and said "Grandpa, it's our song." 28 years later I still cannot remember this without tearing up. Thank you, Billy.

[@wwonka52]

Gave me goosebumps! Thank you, an old favorite of mine forever.

[@garycarr3857]

@@wwonka52 Billy Joel

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) 1993

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel River Of Dreams 1993

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@mattlugg6742]

I used to sing this to my daughter, now she is 21 and we no longer talk. I always hope when she hears this song she thinks of me. I Love you Angie.

[@kathyhyde3827]

Call her.

[@MakelleBell]

😭

[@annkarinbruaset7066]

Give her a Call,,tell her you love her,,Its never to late,,Bet she misses you so much and just wait to hear from you,Lov to you both from me,

[@kippykipps]

I hope you get to see your Angie soon.

[@achillesian]

Whether you ever talk with her again or not, you are a part of her, and she is a part of you.

[@sabrenabohannan5949]

My dad used to sing this to me when i was a little girl. He also downloaded the song onto my vtech tablet. Im now 12 and Me and him don’t have a relationship anymore because he is abusive. ( i’m safe don’t worry). I miss my dad a lot, and I miss how he used to be. I don’t like having to cry everytime i hear this. I hope one day he will decide to change and we can have our relationship back again. I love you dad.

[@donaldmark6362]

Hello how are you doing today dear?

[@SG-tv5jy]

I heard in an interview that Billy wrote this song for his daughter in a sad period in his life right before the divorce from Christie Brinkley. Heartbroken to leave his daughter, he wanted to let Alexa know that although he'd be away from her more, she was always in his heart and he was always in this song..

[@jetdekker9864]

Beautyfull❤ our yongest son is past away last year, and this song make me melangolish❤😢

[@serenerhapsody]

Billy Joel always made the most loving and tender of melodies.

[@adcockannemarie43]

serenerhapsody This song gets to me every time, even in my late 30s my father called me angel, and every time I hear it I cry my eyes out, He passed away Dec 2008. 12 years ago. I’m 49 now this song gets to me always, as I know he would still call me Angel

[@pratisenawiryateja3613]

I agree

[@aprammus9580]

Err there are definitely some that aren’t so tender 😂 but all of them are amazing!

Billy Joel Love The 1993

Billy Joel Love The 90's

[@deweymontoya3111]

My son asked for a lullaby and I sang this to him, when I was done, he was crying. When I asked why he said these are happy tears for the words you sang me. He's six. It moved me greatly.

[@oilspill321]

Pretty sweet..... dude.

[@billyjoel8469]

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[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

That's love!❤

[@nickiwyatt7891]

My little boy pass away on 27th September 2017 age of 9. Play this song time and time again. Yes had this song at his funeral. Missing you my little Prince xxxxxx

[@jessiefleming4446]

If I had known about this song for my son's funeral I would have played it

[@jessiefleming4446]

He was 6

[@purple_amethyst]

My mom passed away september 28 2017. I played this song on my phone through the funeral homes speakers (the director let me. He knew my mom) wasnt a dry eye in the house.

[@brandymckneely7323]

awww im so sorry how

[@teresaneet19]

❤

[@jbmagic100]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@syf19840803]

Goodnight, my angel Time to close your eyes And save these questions for another day I think I know what you've been asking me I think you know what I've been trying to say I promised I would never leave you And you should always know Wherever you may go No matter where you are I never will be far away Goodnight, my angel Now it's time to sleep And still so many things I want to say Remember all the songs you sang for me When we went sailing on an emerald bay And like a boat out on the ocean I'm rocking you to sleep The water's dark And deep inside this ancient heart You'll always be a part of me Goodnight, my angel Now it's time to dream And dream how wonderful your life will be Someday your child may cry And if you sing this lullabye Then in your heart There will always be a part of me Someday we'll all be gone But lullabyes go on and on... They never die That's how you And i Will be

[@fr.restigalang3198]

彥伯蕭

[@evanbailey6860]

You do realize the lyrics are in the description right?

[@laura-xn1ns]

Gracias

[@markjoyce1720]

Thank You

[@サンマルコ広場の達人]

ありがとう！助かるわ！

[@skepticalmechanic]

I just can’t believe how beautiful this song is...

[@rickeydean5792]

One of his best!!!

[@thelombaxsystemtv7492]

I dedicate this to My dog who is named Angel!

[@aheadnews7696]

It will live forever❤

[@skepticalmechanic]

@@aheadnews7696absolutely

[@mrpankau]

Find me a poet like this in pop music. Any era. Seriously.

[@ArielWGeek]

+Max Pankau Check out Pentatonix. They just released a new album and they have a lullaby on there called "Light in the Hallway" and they were influenced by this lullaby by Billy Joel. They're quite an amazing band.

[@gluasad]

+Max Pankau Paul Simon.

[@jeffschwartz7923]

+Max Pankau John Denver - read his words!!!!!!

[@gavinthor4479]

Phil Ochs (check out "Changes")Justin Hayward.

[@figensco]

+Max Pankau Justin Bieber! :D

[@mattlerner2317]

I’m a whole ass metalhead. But this song makes me cry so fucking much bro. My mom claims she sang this to me when I was a baby but I obviously don’t remember it, yet somehow whenever it plays I’m immediately reminded of her

[@jaxplayz2733]

IKR same

[@gr4ys0nq]

same but i remember

[@heavnnnsent]

Beautiful. I discovered this on my own and every time I hear it it makes me cry it's just so beautiful

[@rockymahatava5250]

Lost.my child to cancer at 27. Not a day goes by that i dont think of you sweet angel.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻 sending love ❤️

[@garycarr3857]

​@@lovedaybebe5881Billy Joel

[@DonnaLew52]

at age 2 my son memorized the whole first album of Billy Joel. He sang it all the time .At age 34 he took his life. 2012, I still cry every day . I love you forever my Ryan

[@jamesmark1335]

Hello Donna how are you doing today ???

[@yankeeladee02]

Angel HUG for you, dearest mother 🕊️🪽👼🏻🤍🪽🕊️🕯️🌹

[@trishjackson6935]

Sending you my heartfelt feelings , memories will live on ❤

[@gerardward8098]

i think he,s floating ,on a emerald bay.waiting for his DAD

[@caitlinwatts9517]

My dad passed away unexpectedly late last year, and the thing that always brought us (him, my sister, and I) together the most was Billy's music. Lullaby was our song. When I was 7, Dad took me to my first ever concert--Billy Joel, of course! Billy played Lullaby that night. Dad and I went on to see him together 2 more times before his passing. Now, anytime Lullaby comes on, I feel like it's my dad stopping by to say hi. I can't wait to see Billy perform again in Nashville in May. Dad may not be physically there with me, but he will certainly be there in my heart. Thanks for the gift of your music, Billy!

[@michaelsmith32329.]

Hello caltlin.. how are you doing?

[@Y123woollo]

Wow, My Dad passed away few months ago and he love Bill joel too❤

[@williamfarnsworth7508]

I never heard this song before. It's funny how I stumbled on to it today. 42 years ago today, my 2 month old daughter died of crib death, I found her dead body in her crib, I held her in my arms until the ambulance came, then I never saw her again. Her name was Angel Grace. I'm not a very emotional guy, but this video has me in tears.

[@BeLikeGumby]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@kelseyhorton8514]

My mom lost a baby at 5mths to crib death. Today I have a 2mth old named after him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@alanrussell8416]

25 years ago I lost my baby daughter. I feel your pain. Not the emotional type but it closed a few doors in happy go lucky world back then. Time doesn’t heal anything, it just teaches us how to live with the pain. Be strong 💪

[@thereseshine7506]

I played your song and sang it to my children at bedtime every night when they were children. When my daughter was in the ICU gravely ill I also played it and sang it to her. She passed away October 9 th 2021 at 36 yrs of age. 😭 💔 Thank you for your beautiful lullaby to your child. XO 💕

[@batchelderconner7543]

Hello Theresa 👋

[@thereseshine7506]

​@@JlJl06810 Thank you.

[@thereseshine7506]

@jdjd6560 yes. I love this song. It's close to my heart.

[@hannahwhite4893]

This was played at my baby brother's funeral when I was seven. Will never forget you Wesley I love you RIP ❤️❤️❤️

[@DanielMartinez-be1ej]

👍👍👍👍

[@MollyCantrellKraig]

Oh, Hannah. I am so very sorry. :(

[@andrewbuckwalter9710]

im so sorry

[@jackthompson864]

I am so sorry for your loss ):

[@myja100]

Hannah White I am so deeply sorry for your loss... All the best!

[@leonardfillings3656]

Billy is the type you don't want to be star struck around, you just want to hand shake him with massive respect.

Not his most commercially successful work, but my favourite by country mile, just perfection.❤

[@ciarawestervelt2470]

My father used to always play just the way you are by billy joel to me as a baby. When he passed away i found myself listening to this song. 2.14.2020 i gave birth to my daughter michaela grace ( named after my father ) & I'm singing this to her now as she falls asleep. I'm 24 years old and am understanding how life can be a beautiful thing.

[@mikelinskey9072]

Your daughter has a beautiful name. I have my own Michaela Grace, born 3.15.2006, and I sang this song to her when she was younger, too. You’re in for so many wonderful times and beautiful memories. And how lucky you both are that your father will be watching over both of you. I wish you all the best.

[@DanielRundellpnw833]

my wife was an angel she is i hope at peace with the angels i know you have been gone since July 8th 2016 but your son and daughter and husband miss you every day love you always your family

[@rdebbiejoy5246]

Good night everyone. Sweet dreams, peace, love and happiness.💕😘🥰

[@CharzastaRx]

My mom gave me this tape one Easter....made me cry then, makes me cry now.

[@josephanthony464]

A very beautiful song. And nobody sings it better than Billy Joel. After I spoke at my daughter's wedding, I had the DJ play this song, surprising my daughter. Prior to her wedding I had suffered two heart attacks. The second putting me in cardic-arrest, and a coma. These were not due to smoking, eating badly, or drinking. It was stress, honest. Life will do that. So, when I heard this song it meant so much to me as a message for her. I thank you Billy Joel, from a fellow Long Islander. :)

[@chelseaconner9896]

That's so sweet. Made me tear up a little. :)

[@abra7777]

+joseph anthony I had this played at my Wedding also. My Dad died from a work accident at 2:30 pm on Friday, March 29, 1996. He was 45 years old and I was 17. I miss him everyday and I still remember his face, since most people say it fades eventually. But most of all, I miss his hugs and will always remember when I was little, him tucking me into bed and whispering in my ear, "Daddy loves you," then kissing me on my forehead. I managed to cause everyone at my wedding to cry, lol. Be careful with your health, your little girl needs you, whether she knows it or not.

[@josephanthony464]

oh... abra. What you did was so beautiful. And i fully understand why. My mom died when I was 22 years old. Three months after I married. She had cancer and had to lay in a lounge chair at the wedding. Her face has not faded from me yet. I won't let it. So, do the same for your dad. And yes, I will stay around as long as I am able to enjoy the things I wish she could have.

[@nodak0110]

+joseph anthony both you & abra are making me tear up. But she's right about something. My Dad died when I was 37. Now I'm 53 & I'm still picking up the phone to call & tell him about 1 thing or another. Your daughter needs you. You've had 2 close calls. Please-take a ton of photos. Tell her all your stories. And always give her just 1 more hug. Bless you both!

[@abra7777]

nodak01 Thank you nodak01 for sharing that with us. Sorry for making you cry. I know how you feel. My Dad was the first man I ever met and he really was my hero. I even remember being asked when I was little, around 3 years old or so, who I would marry when I grew up, and I innocently said, "I'm gonna marry Daddy when I grow up." He was the one I modeled and wanted to be like. I love my Mom, but my Dad was the one who just got me and I felt closer to him then my Mom, even though I was close to her to, but she didn't understand me as well as him. I will never stop missing him and his face is still clear in my memory and hasn't faded, like people say it eventually does. I think that only happens when you literally let go and move on, but when you truly love someone and miss them, I think that their face never fades. I hope you are doing well and that nothing has happened to cause you to still be in grief, like bottling it up for years and then having to grieve later because you haven't yet. That happened to me, that's why I hope you are not in the same situation, because it causes problems that can stack pain on top of pain, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Anyway, I appreciate your understanding and empathy. It is really kind and I don't feel so alone. Sending you big HUGS, because I miss them the most from my Dad.

[@straak]

Just a simple song written in 1993 by a father to his daughter Alexa Ray , to try and explain what happens to you when you die, while at the same time immortalizing them both. “Some day we’ll all be gone, but lullabies go on, and on. They never die. That how you and I shall be.” Alexa today is 37. This is her favorite song.

[@laurendifilippo3666]

This is the song my Father picked for our dance at my wedding and I remember when I asked him what song he said lullaby “there won’t be a dry eye in the room “ boy was he right! My father suddenly passed away in July 23 and I’ll always have this memory among others! But we laughed the whole dance

[@susanpower9620]

This is so beautiful ❤ In Memory of my Gorgeous Daughter Lisa Marie suddenly taken 28.12.2019 💔🙏💔 My FOREVER38ANGEL..Until we meet again miss you only when i am breathing love Mum 💔🙏😇🙏💔xx

[@MrJdsenior]

I am not an emotional person, and every time this darned song comes on I have to work not to shed tears. Billy Joel at his finest, IMHO. The transition at that bridge is to die for, THAT is music. It is always obvious when a performer is baring his or her soul, and it is often when they are at their best. One exquisite piece of music Mr. Joel, no question, and my favorite lullaby, hands down. I predict this song will live on and be loved for millennia, if we exist that long.

[@ericmoorev6199]

How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

[@Phil99470]

Totally agree John S. Well said.

[@rickeydean5792]

You sir, hit it right on the mark, the transition at the bridge is takes one all the way there!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

The lyrics kill me, my daughter is 7 now and l put her to bed as she prefers me to her dad as l answer all the bed time questions, but I'm acutely aware my weary nights of bedtime cuddles and long goodnight blowing kisses and catching those air kisses so they can go into my heart will all come to end one day soon and I'll be heart broken, she'll be a teen crushing on boys and our night time ritual probably won't be like it is now. It physically pains me, but that is life.

[@MsLaceyLane]

Why do you work not to shed tears? Why not just let your tears fall? If you aren't emotional, but this song brings those emotions to the surface, then why not respect what's deep within you that identifies so strongly with this song? I think both you and this song are worth that much. 🫂

[@JamAshleyFilms]

As the father of a 12 year old daughter I need to send a warning to new dads of daughters... dont rush it. If I could go back in time to these bedtime moments, I'd let her stay up forever so the day never ended. Once the day ends, thats it. Its over. You'll never get that day back. No matter how much money you have or how strong you are. I regret the nights I rushed bedtime just because "I have a lot of work to do, I'm tired and just want to go to bed." Today id trade all my sleep and all the money I made to have one more night of songs, stories, prayers, laughs, hugs and kisses.

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@RidgeMeadows1]

My daughter is getting married in 2 days and everything you said went through my mind today. Be in the moment when your kids are little, it passes so fast. How I wish I could go back to another day at the beach or a bedtime story.

[@JamAshleyFilms]

@@RidgeMeadows1 congratulations on your daughter's wedding!

[@garycarr3857]

@@RidgeMeadows1 Billy Joel

[@TheVince7772]

So true❤

[@davidcameron6278]

What a blessing this song is. My babies are all grown up now [35 & 37] and I couldn't love them anymore than I do. and they have kids too. Life is so amazing. Thank the Lord for the joy our children bring to us. we can take it with us when we leave this life.

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel River Of Dreams 1993

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) 1993

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@rigogutierrez4294]

This was the wedding song for my dauther -father dance 2 years ago and she suddenly and unexpectedly passed away a few days ago from a rare heart condition, now our life is beyond shattered. This song will now be played at her funeral service. We were a huge music familiy and this will forever be the most important, hurtfully and joyfull song of all time for this devastated father. Thank you Billy for this incredibale song. GOODNIGHT MY ANGEL....

[@dalangie]

I am thinking of you and your family and wish you peace and strength. Love from Germany

[@MrJdsenior]

OMG. I can't begin to imagine. And I couldn't listen to this song without tearing up before reading this. I hope your heart has mended at least the tiniest bit in the five months since you wrote this. I'm not sure how anything could be more devastating than losing a child, or spouse. You know, I hope, that if she could have voiced it, or could now, she would want you to live out your life in peace, and remember her lovingly. Completely inadequate words, I realize, but they are offered in the humble hope that they might help in at least the minutest bit. Losing my mother and in laws was about the worst I've experienced so far, and for what it's worth, I can say that the more time since the loss, the less pained and more happy the majority of the remembrances seem to become. I smile more and cry less when they occur. Sympathies. I almost erased this entire thing before posting it. I hope I made the right decision in choosing not to.

[@SuperJordan_1989]

Hope time heals your heart. Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@sigi6305]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@garycarr3857]

@@jtcallag3444 1993

[@stephanieadams3747]

How on earth could anyone say thumbs down to this song? It's so beautiful!

[@alanmcneill2407]

It could be because they are lucky enough not to have lost what you and I have lost.....or maybe they are in the crisis of unacceptance.....I hope peace for their heart, and this song of hope lifts them someday.

[@Novopao14]

Everyone desires different things, and understanding that makes our world more friendly

[@inferno7997]

Welp, your wish came true, there are no more dislikes

[@Steve-Manchester]

​@@Novopao14That might sound like a rational answer but it sounds like someone making an apology for people with no compassion or feelings. Whatever floats your boat. Do you write to psychopaths in prison by any chance?

[@Steve-Manchester]

​@@Novopao14Let's get one thing straight. This world is NOT friendly. It is filled with hate and bitterness. The only solace some people take is listening to warm lyrics. If someone dislikes a song like this, no need to defend them. They can boil in their own piss while I listen to a beautiful song that millions relate to.

[@pmartin122011]

When I first heard this song, my son was about 8 years old and I had left him with my parents while I was on a business trip. I was sitting in a restaurant in Charleston, S.C. and burst in to tears when I heard this song. Now my son is about to become a dad for the first time. I immediately decided that this will be my grandson's first lullaby from me. 😊😍

[@joshuakings9355]

hello

[@abutterflyloves]

I am crying reading this. Brave by Sara Bareilles is the song I dedicated to my granddaughter. She is 6 now, going into 1st grade tomorrow.

[@ericmoorev6199]

@@abutterflyloves how are you doing today my name is Eric moore

[@scottmorrison8470]

Hello PAMELA Martin how are you doing

[@scottmorrison8470]

Pamela Martin Hello PAMELA

[@STRAKAZulu]

This song always got to me, but it's especially more powerful now. I'm a father, and still reeling from the loss of both my parents: My dad to cancer, mom to a stroke.

[@liberavitluna8530]

Sending you love and light, friend

[@terrymurray7743]

Sorry about your parents. They're the only people who've known you your whole life... Mine are gone too - Mom, 30 years ago, and Dad about 15 years ago. I still miss them - it doesn't hurt as much, but I still miss them. Good luck and ❤

[@garycarr3857]

​@@liberavitluna8530Billy Joel

[@SpielinWhelan]

What a beautiful song to your child

[@vix9441]

Can’t listen to this song without getting teary eyed

[@carolmurphy4627]

Billy can't sing it live unless he gets angry at the people where he's playing heading off to the toilet. He can't think about the words he's singing or he gets emotional. I'm not surprised, this song is so beautiful and so heartbreaking.

[@mershad]

EVERY song this guy touches turns into gold. I've been a fan since 9 years old, and Billy is still my favorite of all time. even above mercury, jackson, and elton

[@reddeer1758]

Yes. My father was a fan, and so I became one too as a child. Billy Joel will always be my absolute favourite. Everything he sings about has meaning and touches an aspect of the human condition.

[@Emmet-mc9um]

Red Deer well said

[@connorwilde1471]

In my eyes Billy Joel is the greatest musician of all time. Even greater than Bach himself.

[@thetsar2851]

I’ve been a fan since I was much younger, closer to 4 or 5, and this was the first song I ever heard him sing, apparently it would always put me to sleep as a child

[@Moonbeamchild8]

Mine too. My dad raised me on a variety of music. Billy Joel remains my favorite artist and song writer.

[@ellieadkinson3657]

I still can’t listen to this without bursting into tears. A little girl discovering her mortality, and her daddy trying to soften the blow of it all. I heard this song performed live, and please don’t ask me why but it left me utterly broken, in probably the best and worst way imaginable.

[@Q.Gold30]

Hello Ellie

[@robleenheer1]

💖

[@giovannianile3830]

@James Logan you have a problem, man

[@kellymarsh3956]

I completely understand!!😢

[@garycarr3857]

​@@Q.Gold30Billy Joel

[@stefanhaberer4063]

Recently danced to this with my daughter at her wedding. I often sang it to her as a baby and we often listened to it together. It really does express that incredible daddy/ daughter relationship….

[@genejohnson5530]

Billy Joel is one of this world's greatest poets. He is up there with many others. Difference is he means what he has written and this is conveyed in this particular tune. Thanks Billy.

[@JDGLOBALVENTURES]

I sang this song to our daughter 30 years ago when she was born and our son 28 years ago. It was our ritual at bed or nap time. Today, I got to sing it for our first grand baby

[@peggysmith4783]

Beautifuly sang by him

[@davidjonesjr8658]

Hi Peggy

[@Joelster-og4pf]

One of the most emotionally resonant songs Billy Joel ever wrote. Such a beautiful song to write for a daughter. Billy Joel is masterclass at writing songs like this for a reason. ❤️👏

[@lindaaloha]

My mother was a British War Bride who crowns the Atlantic in a Liberty ship in 1945. She died 3 years ago......I couldn't cry. Suddenly I hear this song....remember my mother always said I was her baby doll. Suddenly I could remember how many times she same lullabies to me. I opened up and finally could cry. Thank you, Mama Thank you, Billy Joel

[@davidjonesjr8658]

Hi Linda

[@Y123woollo]

Wow, that's great 👍 The song is beautiful and emotional... I love it

[@bobbertknokno4090]

I once had a voice that I recorded and tracked over this video. A great many friends and strangers stated that they could not tell the difference between the two, humbly. I sang it to my two daughters, evidently along with the rest of the world. My youngest just had my first Granddaughter less than 6 months ago. Over the past years my recording has been lost due to moving and partial memory loss. I've recently been diagnosed with terminal illness which has diminished my voice. I'm going to, by sheer force of will, recover it and make a new recording. Thank You Mr. Joel for this timeless classical masterpiece, and to Alexa Ray Joel for the inspiration.

[@catnipnbone]

I’m so sorry to hear that you’re so ill. 💔

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@garycarr3857]

Oct 3, 2009

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) 1993

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel River Of Dreams 1993

[@Nova-sj1hi]

The water’s dark and deep inside this ancient heart, you’ll always be a part of me.

[@tracyhester5902]

My daughter dang this song to her little boy and girl every night..we lost them both in a house fire 3 years ago..played this at their memorial...

[@bridge4]

Brilliant

[@rebeccacortez1661]

Soothing music, very nice. Love it.

Billy Joel Love The 1990's

[@CharlotteeKawa]

llllll

[@DeborahEdelen333]

Someday we'll all be gone But lullabys go on and on They never die That's how you and I will be

[@yapiolanda]

Deborah Edelen thank you :0

[@ericmoorev6199]

How are you doing today my name is Eric moore

[@ablegod9097]

Hello Deborah how are you doing

[@ablegod9097]

Hello Deborah

[@scottmorrison8470]

Hello Deborah Edelen how are you doing

[@gabrielleurbina7020]

I tear up every time I hear this song... So beautiful.

[@emiliah3830]

Same I burst out in tears. My parents sang this to me when I was little. I miss that.

[@roccoc4611]

+Ravenclaw Geek same with me I also mis that to :)

[@evelynsmith4097]

+Ravenclaw Geek same

[@evelynsmith4097]

+Ravenclaw Geek same

[@jeffreymiller9808]

Impossible not to cry, time moves too fast for parents and children.

[@Ghosted_247]

I sang this to my Daughter as I held her in my arms. There was something in me which knew I would not always be a part of her…. 🥹💔 I TRIED. I cry daily… 😢

[@cydniedonat7635]

This is truly an heirloom. Precious and memorable.

[@Janney3791]

Just finished reading several ppl's post of who this song reminds them of or that it was played for a wedding, or a funeral, etc.. As for me, it reminds me so much of my late Grandpa, he was my second Dad, bc my own Dad was a merchant seaman, and worked away from home for many months out of the year.. My Grandpa was a WWII & Korean War Veteran.. He was a man w/ few words, but his mannerisms and strong loving characteristics spoke volumes, on so many levels. Grandpa taught me how to value myself and to be a hard worker, and to take pride in all I do, whether it was a small or great task. He was a great cook, and would humm his one acapella random song melodies when playing cards. I miss him so so much! 😓🙏❤️

[@cliffdempsey8508]

Our son Luke died at 6 weeks old in Oct 2018. We asked family to pick songs to remember and honour his short life. My aunt picked this song and I had never heard it before. I listen to Lukey's beautiful spotify playlist everyday and this is my favourite song. Always makes me feel like its written for him and brings me some relief from the grief. Rip Lukey love from Dada, Mama, Twin brother Jack and little bro bro Ryan. xo

[@garycarr3857]

Oct 3, 2009

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel

[@haveTRUEtranSparencyEMiLy]

I discovered this song when I was becoming addicted to heroin. I would sing it to my son while he was asleep, and cry. Out of guilt and how knowing he deserved better. To people who don’t have an addiction problem, you may think, “why can’t they stop for their kids?!” It doesn’t work like that. You’ll hurt yourself which means you are able to hurt others. Luckily, I’m able to use some of that guilt and do better today.

[@ronshort7820]

As a 1980s kid on Long Island, I grew up with Billy Joel. While I enjoy many of his albums and songs, this is by FAR the most personal for me on many levels.

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel - Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) (Official Video) 1993

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@glados9199]

G chord, Adim chord, G chord, C9 chord, that's the chord progression in that opening part. Something about this progression of chords is hauntingly beautiful, how can a human create this

[@tommyobrien1468]

Probably this has touched my heart and soul in both equal as well as profound measures

[@johnagusta6149]

I have written a song or two in my day, most are not very conventional. I love Billy's use of dissonance.

[@coolaunt516]

Thank you for explaining that! There is something he does with chord progressions that are, as you said, hauntingly beautiful. The bridge in the middle of this song, and he does the same in "And So It Goes"

[@barbarahiggins583]

I lost my dad to cancer January of this year, so this song has such a speacil place in my heart.. I miss him so much!

[@Miller_Gabs]

My dad would plays and would comfort me to sleep I can’t wait tell I can play this as the daddy daughter dance at my wedding when I am older

[@KateAlexander-tm5ij]

My dad & I danced to this song at my wedding 10 years ago. I surprised him with it because he told me it came on the radio after he dropped me off at college & it got to him so deeply he had to pull over. I lost him in 2019 & in 2020 was able to get a tattoo done in his handwriting where he wrote me a letter in 1989 with the last sentence saying “a part of me.”

[@Y123woollo]

Wow, The song is beautiful and emotional... I love it

[@T0x1cNeonz]

i used to sing this song with my grandmother before she passed away. i finally sang this with out crying. today is 1/21/2021 1:59am. almost an exact year from when my grandma died. She gave me her strength to keep going

[@faegrrrl]

How I understand dear. 🙏💛

[@christopherscott3120]

LIfetime Billy Joel fan, I used to play this song when I was younger, I need to find the sheet music again now that I'm getting back into piano years later. I brought up this video because I just finished singing my 3-year-old daughter to sleep with a mixture of Joel & Sinatra. I finished with this but couldn't keep all the verses straight. Beautiful song, beautiful video. I had floor seats for a Billy Joel concert 2 months ago, my 4th or 5th time seeing him live, I hope it wasn't the last.

[@kirineldridge4806]

You should try a website called Musescore if you're looking for free sheet music

[@grahamcox1797]

here's a link :) www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0043772

[@demetriajohnson1127]

This is bringing me to complete TEARS thinking about those poor lil kids at that elementary school shooting in Texas. God Bless all those innocent beautiful children. Sleep in perfect peace lil Angels. Smh

[@annabelle3837]

my mom used to sing me to sleep with this song. every time i hear it now i cry. she hasn’t sang it to me in a while, i really hope she hasn’t forgotten

[@kananskrazied5990]

We played this song in marching band we had a trombone soloist sing the melody. People legit came out of the stadium crying because how beautiful it was.

[@donaldmark6362]

Hello how are you doing?

[@garycarr3857]

@@donaldmark6362 1993

[@donaldmark6362]

@@garycarr3857 how are you doing I'm from California and you?

[@mackenziescaccetti7288]

My lyrical dance as a kid. My dad wasn’t around as a kid and I always was so jealous that dads like this existed but such a beautiful song.

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel

[@ursalaminor8457]

The purrrrfkt song !!!!! A transcendental beauty.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

my daughter sent this to me last night and I couldn't stop the tears🥲, love you baby girl BFF

[@maxhayden8816]

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[@ghostrunner5985]

I would sing this to my kids if I could ever get through it without crying. This strikes a chord from the great beyond. Masterpiece.

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel River Of Dreams 1993

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Joel Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel) 1993

[@garycarr3857]

1993

[@kellycarroll5036]

This has to be my favorite Billy Joel song, hands down.

[@helenmullane3547]

Beautiful 😍 🤩

[@annieoddo1475]

From the comments it seems like he managed to touch the hearts of a lot of people who have lost children or parents. Which is very sweet and touching, but also kind of curious, considering he wrote it for Alexa who is... well, alive. There's kind of a dark and mysterious side to it that makes you wonder what inspired it - aside from just immense love for his daughter, of course. I suppose there are a lot of emotions here that you don't fully understand until you become a parent. I love this song, though. There's a kind of beauty in it that's unlike anything else he's written - a tenderness that can only come from the deepest and most pure form of love.

[@susanwebster4732]

+Annie Oddo I suppose we parents always are afraid that someting might happen to our children, it's the pain of loving.

[@annieoddo1475]

that's a good point, actually. I can't imagine it was easy for him to watch his daughter go through the things she did. On top of struggling with depression, the media was so critical of her from the time she was a child, simply because of who her parents are. That girl is her dad's spitting image in so many ways, and that's such a blessing. And yet, so many people see only the fact that she doesn't look like her supermodel mother. It must be a horrible thing to see that kind of senseless judgement being passed about your own child.

[@nolanboles8492]

+Annie Oddo I see it as a goodbye song from a dying man to his child...And yes, I'm tearing up as I write this...

[@ancientsgate]

+Annie Oddo Part of the mysterious sound of this piece is that it's done in a minor key. I cry every time I listen to this. Every. Single. Time.

[@annieoddo1475]

Most of it is in G major. I think it might modulate to minor a few times but only briefly, like in the interlude in the middle. But I get it, it makes me emotional too.