I (Peter) often use songs to help me fall asleep, or go back to sleep if I have woken up in the night and can't stop thinking about stuff...

Here are some of my favorite peaceful, mind-quieting, rest-restoring songs! (And these sleeping "pills" have no known side effects!)

The version that appeals / works best for me is in parentheses. I like the first video unless otherwise noted. (I like to choose songs with a slow rhythm that matches my heartbeat during sleep...) It also helps to turn the volume way down on your phone. Then just lay your head back on your pillow, breathe deeply, and let the song draw towards rest.

Lullabies:

Love songs:

Many of these songs I find deeply comforting, even if they are sometimes sad. I begin with several by Kate Rusby:

Here are other love songs that I find really restful:

Songs of faith:

Other songs:

Songlists: