Lyrics
Hush little baby don’t you cry,
Mama’s going to sing you a lullaby.
Hush little babe, don’t say a word,
Mama’s going to buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird won’t sing,
Mama’s going to buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring won’t shine,
Mama’s going to buy you a five and dime.
And if that five and dime gets broke
Mama’s going to buy you a Billy goat.
And if that Billy goat won’t pull,
Mama’s going to buy you a cart and bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Mama’s going to buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won’t bark,
Mama’s going to buy you a horse and cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
One my favorite traditional lullabies adapted for modern sensibilities. These soothing songs can help calm children before bedtime.
Rosalie Moscoe