Vaggvisa [English translation]

Sleep, my little heart,

calmly in your bed

Don't be anxious

Don't be afraid

For the black night,

over forest and land,

over wide waters,

is guarded by uncle strong

He has sharp eyes

and a big canon

And he does not let

any bastard over the bridge

If you get too close,

uncle puts a stop

Defending his honour

wherever he shows up

Sleep, my little heart,

calmly in your bed

Don't be anxious

Don't be afraid

Sleep, my little heart,

calmly in your bed

Don't be anxious

Don't be afraid

Nothing shall happen to you

Everything shall go well for you

For by the end of the bed,

an uncle is seen standing

He has sharp eyes

and a big canon

And he does not let

any bastard over the bridge

If someone were to test

uncle's patience,

he will in the next

moment lie in blood

Sleep, my little heart,

calmly in your bed

Don't be anxious

Don't be afraid