Hush, Little Baby
Hush, Little Baby Lyrics
Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird don't sing,
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turn brass,
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass.
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat.
And if that billy goat don't pull,
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Papa's gonna buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won't bark.
Papa's gonna to buy you and horse and cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
Well you'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
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Hush, Little Baby Alternative Lyrics
Another version goes like this
Hush little baby
don't say a word,
Mama's gonna buy you
a mocking bird,
If that mocking bird don't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you
a diamond ring,
If that diamond ring gets broke,
Mama's gonna buy you
a billy goat,
If that billy goat don't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you
a cart 'n bull,
If that cart 'n bull turn over,
Mama's gonna buy you
a dog named Rover,
If that dog named Rover
don't bark,
Mama's gonna buy you
a horse 'n cart,
Hush little baby don't say
a word,
Mama's gonna buy you
a mocking bird,
If that mocking bird don't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you
a diamond ring,
If that diamond ring don't shine,
Hush little baby don't you mind,
Cuz if that diamond ring
don't shine,
Mama's gonna love you
'til the end of time,
I'm always gonna love you
'til the end of time.
An interesting verse
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa's gonna buy you a Billy Goat,
And if that Billy goat runs away Papa's
gonna buy you a stack of hay,
If that stack of hay falls down, papa's gonna run you out of this
town.
Alternative Version
Hush little baby don't you cry
Papa's going to buy you an apple pie
If that apple pie turns sour
Papa's going to buy you a pretty flower
If that flower starts to fade
Papa's going to buy you some lemonade
If that lemonade's too cold
Papa's going to buy you a ring of gold
If that ring of gold rolls away
Papa's going to rock his baby all day
One More Versions
Hush little baby, don't say a word,
Momma's going to buy you a mocking bird.
If that mocking bird won't sing,
Momma's going buy you a dimond ring.
If that dimond ring turns brass,
Momma's going to buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Momma's going to buy you a billy goat.
If that billy goat gets bony.
Momma's going to buy you a shetland pony.
If that shetland pony runs away.
Momma's going to buy you another some day.
Additional verses found in the book "Hush Little Baby", by Sylvia Long
Hush little baby, don't say a word,
Mamas going to show you a hummingbird.
If that hummingbird should fly,
Mama's going to show you the evening sky.
When the nighttime shadows fall,
Mama's going to hear the crickets call.
While their song drifts from afar,
Mama's going to search for a shooting star.
When that star has dropped from view,
Mama's going to read a book with you.
When that story has been read,
Mama's going to bring your warm bedspread.
If that quilt begins to wear,
Mama's going to find your teddy bear.
If that teddy bear won't hug,
Mama's going to catch you a lightning bug.
If that lightning bug won't glow,
Mama's going to play on her old banjo.
If that banjo's out of tune,
Mama's going to show you the harvest moon.
As that moon drifts through the sky,
Mama's going to sing you a lullaby.
A sweet extra line to honour Dad
So hush little baby don't you cry, cause Daddy loves you and so do I.
Information About Hush, Little Baby
"Hush Little Baby" is usually sung as a lullaby and the song is sometimes referred to as''Mockingbird''. The song is most likely to be American but its author and origin are unknown.
This was originally a song sung by mothers to the children whilst the father was off hunting.
Other versions contain Mama and even Granny, yet the original was Papa.
Charlie Foxx arranged and then recorded "Mockingbird" with his sister Inez in 1963; a rhythm and blues version using lyrics based on the traditional song.
This song has also been covered by Carly Simon and James Taylor amongst others; also Bo Diddley used the lyrics in one of his songs.
Do you like lullabies? Take a look at the other songs we have listed.
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User Comments Hush, Little Baby (120)
By Hannah from Texes on 15 November 2008
the lullaby hush little baby. i love the lullaby my daddy used to sing it to when i was little well im still little im actully 9 but im just glad you had the lullaby. itsmy favorite.
By Janine from Marikina, Philipines on 14 December 2008
I love that song i'm reading my reviewer for my exam it makes my sssleeepp....
By Cassidy from Lincon on 29 December 2008
this is not even the real version:(it stinks.....
By Claudia from Swansea, Ma, Usa on 26 January 2009
I am so happy you have this song. I sing all the time with my grandchildren especially in the car and I could not remember the complete lyrics. I love this site!Thank You
By Melki from City & County on 31 January 2009
! Hush little baby dont say a word! mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird! If that mockingbird wont sing! mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring! If that Diamond ring wont shine! Mama's gonna buy you a porkipine! If that Porkipine is sharp! Mama's gonna buy you a golden harp! If that Golden harp wont play! Mama's gonna sit and I'll say! Hush Little baby dont you cry! This is the end of your lulliby !
By Manuel from Dijon, France on 16 February 2009
It's very sweet, relly lovely a lulliby. I recommend you all to look out for Bobby McFerring singing it along with Yo Yo Ma, it's another wonderful production.
By Evelyn Wolff from Custer Wa on 13 March 2009
Thank you much for having this song. I have a new grandson who is 8 months old and I was trying to remember the words my Mother use to sing to me. I guess there were a lot of mothers that could not remember the exact words so they made up their own. But no matter it is nice to know that you can always find what you want on the internet.
By Damien from Montgomery, Al on 20 March 2009
Thanks for posting these words... I have been trying to remember the words and could only get as far as billy goat before I forgot the rest of the words... and i knew horse and cart came in sometime, but couldn't figure how to get to it. Oh and these are the real lyrics cassidy; just read The Dorling Kindersley Book of Nursery Rhymes (2000). Odds are your parents sang some other version because they could not remember all the words... there have been many alterations to this song because people forget and make up their own words and it is so easy to fit the meter.
By Colm from Ireland on 22 March 2009
great to find these lyrics again. Not all the words are the same as we remember but they are close enough for us to improvise...
By Cindy from Birmingham, Alabama Usa on 2 April 2009
Thank you so much for this site. It will go in my favorites. My 2 year old grand daughter loves this song. We "shing" it every night.
By Ashley from Casper, Wy on 5 April 2009
i love this song but i heard it a bit diferent
By Thomas from Anchorage Usa on 8 April 2009
I want this for my ring-tone, how do I do that?
By Elena from Palmdale, Ca, Usa on 23 April 2009
I love this song, but I heard it different too....oh well, cute either way!
By Lisa from Palestine,tx on 3 May 2009
My mom sang this song to me when i was a lilttle girl and now i sing it to my lilttle girl! i love this song!
By Tsugeyu from Native America! on 5 May 2009
I have five sons and have sung this song to all of them at both nap time and night time. I have sung this song to my nieces, nephews, cousins and even the nonrelations that I have cared for. It is my favorite relaxing song that also sends a message of love to the child. I will continue this tradition with my grandchildren.
By Bianca from Summer on 15 May 2009
My 5 month old loves this I have to sing it to her wen she tierd and won't go sleep I made my own up wid mummy n nanny lol cheers for putting it on here can sing it propley now ...
By Aluat from Sudan on 29 May 2009
I loved this song because my grandma sang it to me before i left her.
By Liz from Usa on 3 June 2009
i sing it to my nephew he loves it. i like the all the alternative Version.
By Caitlyn from Sydney Australia !! on 16 July 2009
I Love this song, my mum used to sing it to me as a baby, im 15 now and i sing it to my little cousin to help her sleep. Great song thanks for havin the lyrics, it was a big help i kept stopping half way through and making stuff up HAHA.
By Lisa from 47013 Tenneessee on 19 July 2009
i love it because my daughter goes to sleep on it
By Leanora from Dallas, Oregon Usa on 25 July 2009
Wow I was singing all the versions to my husband and two year old and they are both OUT. ha this song is magic
By Jeff from Cambridge, Usa on 5 August 2009
THIS IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSE TO END! "and if that billy goat runs away grandpas going to buy you a pony some day so when your feeling down and blue grandpas going to sing this song for you hush little baby don't you cry grandpas coming home soon by and by"
By Courtney from Houston, Tx on 13 August 2009
My mom always sang it with the end...if that billy goat gets bony mama's going to buy you a shetland pony and if that shetland pony runs away...rah rah rah, boom de a
By Katarina from Freiburg, Germany on 16 August 2009
I'm looking for alternative lyrics all the time as singing the same again and again is quite boring. Thanks so much for this collection. Love it
By Kris from Huntsville, Usa on 24 August 2009
These are the lyrics as I remember them: Hush little baby, don't say a word Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird. If that mockingbird won't sing Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring. And if that diamond ring turns brass Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass. If that looking glass should crack Mama's gonna buy you a jumping jack. And if that jumping jack won't hop Mama's gonna buy you a lollipop. When that lollipop is done Mama's gonna buy you another one. When that lollipop is all eaten up Mama's gonna buy you a little pup. If that little pup won't bark Mama's gonna buy you a horse and cart. And if that horse and cart fall down, You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
By Julie from Stockton, Ca Usa on 9 September 2009
Thanks to all But the way I know it was Kris's I had to refresh my lullabys for my 12 year old had a request of this one after a real bad day at school today. I guess everyone needs a lullaby once and a while
By Courtney from United Kindom on 13 September 2009
i really like that song if i had a son or girl they would of fell asleep straight awat
By Derby from Brunei on 21 September 2009
I don't know why, but I just loved this song the moment I heard it
By Cindy from Vidalia Ga. Usa on 1 November 2009
My mom always sang the end like this .... If that billy goat runs away momas gonna buy you a bale of hay. If that bale of hay gets wet, momas gonna say good gosh I quit! I like it that way!
By Mindy from Eugene Oregon on 8 November 2009
I love that song. my mom used to sing it to me all the time when i was younger. It relly does make you sleepy. :) im gonna sing it to my child!
By Rosemarie from Wexford, Ireland on 10 November 2009
This song brings back so many happy memories and now i can look forward to singing it to my own kids my son loves it. I have noticed from this page that there are many versions
By Sam from Pensylvanya on 19 December 2009
i love that song my mom yust to sing it to me all the time
By Destinee from Missouri on 12 February 2010
I love this song I jus sang it to my little sis! She loves it!
By Destinee from Missouri on 12 February 2010
I love this song I remember when my grandma and mom used to sing this to me! I love it. Thanks!
By Cj Cruz from Phillippines on 2 March 2010
I love this song!Bec. it's very relaxing to the ear and if you're a mom or a dad you will really feel like you're a baby comforted & protected by your loving parents... that's why when my baby was still in my womb I used to sang that song for him until now to make him feel he's very loved by his wonderful parents--us- Cj&Don
By James from Kent, Uk on 14 March 2010
I have no idea where I heard this as I believe it's origins are from the US, but my 6 week old loves it (well daddy loves singing it to her) Thanks
By Fay from United Kingdom on 23 March 2010
A great big thanx for the lyrics. I always got stuck after the diamond ring verse, and repeated the mockingbird verse over and over again until my little girl fell asleep. I use to drive myself mad singing the same thing over let alone my little one. lol, now I sing her all the different versions and I think shes noticed too...ha ha.
By Karen Anne from Baltimore, Md Usa on 23 March 2010
Love love love this song. I am 58 years old & my Mom sang this to me & my older sister. She said my Grandmother used to sing it to her also. I have sung it to my son & my grandson & to all the children that I Nanny. that's a lot of singing thru the generations. This song is timeless!.
By Izzy from Earth on 6 April 2010
my mom used to sing this to me all the time i luv it
By Neo Matlala from Pretoria, South Africa on 8 April 2010
I love the song I used to sing it to my nephews and they love when I sing to them, I would have loved singing it to my Baby who passed away after birth.
By Abryia from Ksa(dharan) on 19 April 2010
i know this song since i was in kindergarten i love this song very much i am 11 years old now but i still remember it just a few rows that i forgote thanks 4 puting this song on bussongs.com nick name.....amason talk to you later(ttyl):) :( :) :( :) :(
By Amanda from Springfield, Mo on 21 April 2010
I love this song. I have been trying to find the lyrics for awhile. It sounds silly by I sing this to my puppy when he is agitated and it lulls him to sleep. It's so cute.
By Nisa from London on 22 May 2010
I sang this to my child and she absoulutly loved it. One day she is gonna know it. She start laghing and staff when i was singing it to her.
By Karen Anne from Baltimore,md Usa on 22 May 2010
I sang this song to my little sister and she really fell asleep after this song,and she really loved it.
By Naima from Luton on 22 May 2010
My daughter loves this song she wants me to sing it to her at night. I was sure she will like it . My Mum use to sing it to me when i was a little kid.
By Maddi from Queensland, Australia on 23 May 2010
the version i grew up with and my daughter grew up with is hush little baby dont say a word, daddy's gonna buy you a mocking bird, if that mocking bird wont sing, daddy's gonna buy you a diamond ring if that diamond ring turns brass, daddy's gonna buy you a looking glass, if that looking glass gets broke, daddy's gonna buy you a billy goat, if that billy goat won't pull, daddy's gonna buy you a cart and bull, if that cart and bull turn over, daddy's gonna buy you a dog named rover, if that dog named rover won't bark, daddy's gonna buy you a horse and cart, if that horse and cart fall down, you will still be the sweetest little baby in town.
By Linzi from Usa on 27 June 2010
i love this song so much that when im singing it i forget the words
By Afa from Alger Algeria on 1 July 2010
This is a lovely song I love to sing to my little brother and I couldnt remember the lyrics thanks
By Zaryaa from Hawaii on 1 July 2010
I am to love this song! It makes me happy and my children 2
By Sandy from Olivehurst, Ca on 3 July 2010
This is the only song that would ease my boys and now my grandchildren when they are in need of a nap or are upset. I tweek it a little, by singing "grandma" instead of "papa" and instead of "baby" I use their name. This helps for their little attention spans too I think!
By Brianna from United States on 6 July 2010
i lov this song but i never got song a lullaby they put me to bed and leave me while i was crying.
By Shawna from Cottonwood Usa on 10 July 2010
My daughter just fell asleep listening to me sing it, it was great to watch...Honestly I think we have all heard it differently but it really doesnt matter as long as you still love the song
By Vicki from Arkansas on 26 July 2010
My version is same as first one til: if that billy goat runs away papa gonna buy you a Chevrolet; if that chevrolet won't run , papa gonna buy you a BB gun, if that BB gun don't shoot, papa gonna buy you a bathing suit, if that bathing suit don't fit, papa gonna say aw shucks I quit!
By Maggie from Bristol, England on 27 July 2010
I just this song to my 22 month old grandaughter, and she went to sleep. Brilliant. I couldn't remember ALL THE WORDS and had to make it up as I went a long. She particularly liked Hush Little Baby don't you cry!
By Brooke from Elizibethton on 1 August 2010
I sang that song tomy cosin he is 9 months old and he laughed
By Ambah from Trinidad And Tobago on 18 August 2010
Thank you for the lyrics. I just used to hum the parts I was unsure of. Now I can sing the correct thing for my son.
By Isabella from Australia on 5 September 2010
I love this song! I've been trying to remember the words since I was 8 Years old. I couldn't, Now, I'm 10 years old now and, I've found them! I showed my Mum and we sang them together. Even though my Daddy sings "Rock A By Baby" My Mum sings this song to me. Its really important to me and my family, I even sang it to our family's pet's. Now I finally know all the words. I adore this song so much.
By Malorie from Nicholson Ga on 7 September 2010
This is the sweetest song! I love the fact that everyone has there on spin on it! Ours was If that diamond ring wont shine Momas gonna buy you a watch to tell time, If that watch wont tick momas gonna buy you candy stick. If that stick should break momas gonna buy you a cake if that cakes not sweet.... and I cant remember the rest... did anyone else have something similar with the watch at least?
By Max from Elizibethton on 9 September 2010
I love it so much!. I am going to sing it to my son.
By Lucy from Beverley on 10 September 2010
the words at the top are right but some people make their own versions up the one at the top is the original...xx
By Mara from United States on 2 November 2010
My momma Always ended it like this: "and if that bull'n cart turn over momma's gonna buy you a dog named rover, and if that dog named rover don't bark, momma's gonna buy you a cradle and ark. And if that cradle and ark goes down, well don't you worry, your still the prettiest baby in town." I know there's multiple ways of singin' it but I didn't see this one and thought I'd share^^ Im 16 and I know i'll sing this to my babies when i grow up. This was always my fvorite song.
By Amanda from United States on 20 November 2010
I made up my own for my daughter...Hush little baby don't say a word momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird and if that mocking bird don't sing momma's gonna buy you a diamond ring and if that diamond ring turns brass momma's gonna buy you a looking glass and if that looking glass gets broke momma's gonna buy you a billy goat and if that billy goat turns over momma's gonna buy you a dog named Rover and if that dog named Rover gets loose momma's gonna buy you a baby goose and if that baby goose can't swim momma's gonna buy you a kitten named Kim and if that kitten named Kim starts to scratch momma's gonna buy you a pumpkin patch and if that pumpkin patch won't grow momma's gonna take you out to play in the snow and if all that snow it melts away momma's gonna take you out another day so hush little baby don't say a word your momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird. What do you think?
By Alice from Australia on 7 December 2010
this song is so peaceful that it puts my child to sleep and sometimes me as well.
By Kay from United States on 14 December 2010
Just sang all versions to my soon to be 2 yr old.....who is now peacefully sleeping in my arms....thanks :)
By Caicai's Mommy from United States on 14 December 2010
I absolutely love the fact that this song was so important to every family, that even if they could not remember the words, they still found a way to create a version suitable for their families! I wish I knew the original versions origin. I also would like to know if anyone knows the version that says, "hush little baby don't you cry, mamas gonna sing you a lullaby?" I love all these versions but wish that I could work that sentence into it...right now I just add it at the end, my grandma used to use include sentence!
By Rane from Australia on 2 January 2011
By Cassidy from Lincon on 29 December 2008 this is not even the real version:(it stinks..... Even wikipedia or Google can not tell us what the real version, let alone the original artist or lyricyst is, but I am sure you can. Please enlighten us when you work it out. In the mean time get over yourself and enjoy it like the rest of us are.
By Carly Jane Stanton from United Kingdom on 9 January 2011
I love this rhyme my daddi still sings it to me
By Oloho from Ghana on 20 January 2011
this is boring because i dident even get to see it!
By Michelle from United States on 31 January 2011
To Amanda: I love the version you made up for your daughter. I always sing the regular version and wish it was longer. I am going to use your ideas. Thanks. I love everyones comments. It is an awesome song and it puts both me and my little girl to sleep.
By Momma Bear from United States on 10 February 2011
Good to see all the different lyrics and other peoples twists to it. I like the idea of using their (the child's) name. As a baby gets to be more familiar with their name. My boy's name is Bear and I like to create a forest setting to this lullaby lol ;) <3 NW Oregon
By Vanessa from United States on 14 March 2011
I just had a baby and wanted to sing this song but didn't know the works except for the first part. I had no idea there are so many variations and thought it was a standard lullaby. This has inspired me to write my own version for my baby that she will be able to relate to as she gets older! Thanks :)
By Alice from Australia on 15 March 2011
everyone has made up really nice lyrics for this song, i love them.
By Skye from United States on 15 March 2011
what kind of dog is that one in the video? and i love that song alout!
By Emma from Antarctica on 3 April 2011
I wasn't sure what the entire song was, but for some reason I thought that it went like this (I made up the parts that I didn't know) :Hush little baby don't you cry, mama's going to sing you a lullaby. And if that lullaby ain't heard, mama's going to buy you a humming bird. And if that humming bird won't sing, mama's going to buy you a diamond ring. And if that diamond ring don't shine, (this is the part I made up) Mama's going to buy you a fishing line. And if that fishing line goes broke, mama's going to buy you a maple oak (don't know if there's even such a thing as a maple oak) And if that maple oak runs dry, Mama's going to sing you a lullaby... I don't know where I heard that version. I made up the fishing line part, because I wasn't sure what to put there....
By Molski from United Kingdom on 7 May 2011
i love this one i just sang it to my little baby and he fell to sleep :)
By Melody from United States on 30 May 2011
I love this lullaby, but I have sang it to all of my five kiddos like this; hushlil baby dont say a word mommies. Gonna buy you a mockingbird and if that mockingbird dont sing mommies gonna buy you a diamond ring and if that diamond rind turns brass mommies gonna buy you a looking glass and if that looking glass shall break mommies gonna buy you a chocolate cake and if that chocolate cake goes stale mommies gonna buy you a boat and sail and if that boat and sail floats away mommies gonna bring you a better day.....and they all have loved this song and fell asleep every time.... =)
By Teri from United States on 7 June 2011
I sing this to my gammy babies, who call me ønëí. My youngest boy, who is one of the toughest to put to bed, he listened to my broken version(before I visited this website) and he fell RIGHT to sleep. Somehow, there is an underlining MAGIC,and peacefullness in this song, that literally soothes children to rest. I still haven't memrized the original version, but, it worked! I love this song!
By Teri from United States on 7 June 2011
I just posted. When I sang this song, I used my own tribal(given name) during the song.I sang, 'ønëí's' gunna buy you a diamond ring...and so on. I figure, keeping this song personalized, somehow soothes the ever so young spirit in children, making them feel close to their parent, protector or guardian. I feel, there are no rules in this lulluby song. You sing to your little ones, what they are familier to. That makes them feel the most safe. This is why this song is so tenderly special. We love & care for our little ones in diferent ways. No lyric,is a wrong lyric. Sing it with love, and it creates a peacefull place in the hearts of our innocent children.~teri:
By Laenna from United States on 15 June 2011
First I would like to say I love all of everyones lyrics. They're awsome in every way. Teri I agree with you if you just sing it with love no matter if you know the lyrics or not something amazing will come to. I have my very own version as well of course. I have song it to all my boys (i have 3) and my only baby girl. They all love the song. Well here it is... Hush little baby don't say a word mamas gonna buy you a mockingbird and if that mockingbird don't sing mamas gonna buy you a diamond ring and if that diamond ring don't shine mamas gonna buy you a brand new chime and if that chime don't make a noise you like mamas gonna buy you a brand new bike and if that bike don't go fast enough (ok so it doesn't rhyme completly but it works) mamas gonna buy you a brand new kitty and if that kitty don't show you lots of love mamas gonna give you a big hug. Just show your love and it will shine through to make it a special song for your family.
By Madison from United States on 17 June 2011
i love this song so much i always sing it to my little girl i babysit when she goes to bed she loves it
By Connnie from United States on 18 June 2011
my granddaughter wants me to sing this to her too and i also couldn't remember all the words. so whether this is the original version or not its close enough to what i knew. so thank you bus songs.
By Camdyn from United States on 14 July 2011
I love this song awsome even though it was sang a little differently when I was little and now I'm older and I still like it
By Nanny Leanny from United States on 19 July 2011
Love this song. My boss sang it to her little girl I nanny for, I think I'm going to change it to hush little baby and fill in with nanny in place of mama or papa when I sing it to our little angel.
By Lilly from United States on 29 July 2011
This song brings back so many memories. Thanks for the lyrics it really helped and touched so many of our hearts.
By Lil Rae from United States on 31 August 2011
Thank you EVERYONE (except NO IT ALL Cassidy)! I couldnt remember the words but i have loved this song since i was very little. So thank you so much. I can now sing the entire song to my babies!
By Isabelle from United States on 9 September 2011
I love this song! :) I heard it on a CD when i was a few years old. That CD got so scratched that that song stopped playing. I haven't heard it since. I am almost 13 now, and i still love the song. Now I have so many versions to sing to myself and when i have kids, them too! ttyl! :):):):):):):):):):) :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
By Mike from Netherlands on 14 September 2011
this song is a little slow , i like the version from rapper eminem better ! but i sing this song everyday to my children ! they tottally love it !
By Samantha from United States on 16 October 2011
Not the real version!:/ any1 know the real 1 with "and if that diamond ring don't SHINE?!?!"
By Tina from United Kingdom on 23 October 2011
glad to find this site I was singing this song to our grandaughter and I could only remember half of the song I used to sing it to our daughter when she was little its a lovely lullaby to ease her off to sleep!
By Maya from United Kingdom on 19 November 2011
I had a book called the moking bird and it went like this. hush little baby dont say a word, mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird, and if that mockingbird dont sing, papa's gonna buy you a garden swing, and if that garden swing gets stuck, polly's gonna buy you a pedal truck, and if that peddal truck trips over, rosie's gonna buy you a dog named rover, and if that dog named rover runs away, granny's gonna chase him if it takes all day, if it takes all day and starts to rain, mama's going to hurry you home again, she'll wipe your face and dry your hair, sit you up in your own high chair, tie your bib and forgoodness sake, papa's gone and baked you a birthday cake, tired little baby sleepy head, mama's gonna tuck you in your bed, close your eyes now now don't say a word, and maybe have a dream of a mockingbird.
By Jessica from United States on 24 November 2011
I love this song.. my 2 year old does too! i LOVE maya's version of it!mom used to sing me this one, and a lullaby that said, i pickd her from a honey tree, sweet as she can be be be, i love her, i love her o yes i do, she's my honey be be be:) i love making up lullabies! and this one u can use any tree!:)
By Samantha from Afghanistan on 22 December 2011
i love it not loveing it now i hate it
By Scott from United States on 8 January 2012
My wife Jen and I sing this to our kids Briana and Kyle ages 5 and 2 and they love every version we make up as we go along! When singing them a lullaby song they just love being sung to no matter what pleasant words you add to any song or tune.
By Jaime from United States on 26 January 2012
I knew someone who sang this to a cat. Altered lyrics - hush little baby, don't say a word, papas gonna buy you a mockingbird. And if that mockingbird don't sing, then we'll bite off his little wing. He went on, but can't remember the rest
By Carolyn from United States on 26 January 2012
Hush little baby don't you cry. Mama's going to sing you a lullaby. Sing you a lullaby so sweet you will close your eyes and sleep. Sleep little baby in my arms. Mama's going to keep you from all harm. Hush little baby don't you cry. Mama's going to sing you a lullaby.
By Roselee from United States on 15 March 2012
I love this song. My mom sings it to my sister all and every night, but she never remembers the lyrics. Thank you so much.
By Joe from United States on 24 March 2012
I too love this song. I'm a 38 year old father of 6 and has been making up different lyrics to this song for years. It's nice to finally see the original lyrics. I always thought it said "hush little baby don't say a word, daddy's gonna buy you a mocking bird, and if that mocking bird don't sing, daddy's gonna buy you a diamond ring, and if that diamond ring don't shine"... After that I just start making up new lyrics. It's nice to know the original version now. Thank you all who have commented!
By The Happy Ape from United Kingdom on 15 April 2012
It's really great to hear about everyone's version of the lyrics. I sang and recorded the version in the embedded video above for my daughter and one of the nice things about the internet is being able to share music with others... Obviously, my version's an "amateur" one and my voice won't win any talent shows... but it's good to know some people are connecting with it in some way.
By Alyssa Caro from United States on 21 April 2012
thank u who posted it my little sister is always smiling when she hears it and she is only 2 months old
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By Caroline from Fitchburg Mass on 12 November 2008
Love song.