Sing
nursery rhyme
Au clair de la lune (By the Light of the Moon)
Best Age
Best Age
wk 0–104
Category
Sing
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About this song
An 18th-century French folk song and one of the oldest melodies ever recorded. A staple lullaby in France and French Canada, its calm, flowing tune is ideal for winding down.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Sing slowly and softly in a dim room.
- Sway your baby gently to the melody.
- Trace a moon shape in the air as you sing.
Lyrics & Rhyme
Au clair de la lune,
Mon ami Pierrot,
Prête-moi ta plume
Pour écrire un mot.
Ma chandelle est morte,
Je n'ai plus de feu.
Ouvre-moi ta porte,
Pour l'amour de Dieu.