Hush, Little Baby

1. Hush, little baby, don’t you cry;
Mama’s going to sing you a lullaby.

2. Hush, little baby, don’t say a word;
Papa’s going to buy you a mockingbird.

3. If that mockingbird won’t sing,
Papa’s going to buy you a golden ring.

4. If that gold ring turns to brass,
Papa’s going to buy you a looking glass.

5. If that glass begins to crack,
Papa’s going to buy you a jumping jack.

6. If that jumping jack is broke,
Papa’s going to buy you a velvet cloak.

7. If that velvet cloth is coarse,
Papa’s going to buy you a rocking horse.

8. If that rocking horse won’t rock,
Papa’s going to buy you a cuckoo clock.

9. If that cuckoo clock won’t tick,
Papa’s going to buy you a walking stick.

10. If that walking stick falls down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town!

This lullaby, which probably came from England, has many versions and is especially well-known in the Appalachian mountain region.