Hush, Little Baby
Song Lyrics & Words
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.
Alternative Lyrics & Words
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.
Information About This Song
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.
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Comments (73)
By Hannah in 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 in Marikina, Philipines on 14 December 2008
I love that song i'm reading my reviewer for my exam it makes my sssleeepp....
By Cassidy in Lincon on 29 December 2008
this is not even the real version:(it stinks.....
By Kelly in Mukwonago, Wi on 1 January 2009
this song is awesome... my sister is in town with her baby so we were looking up the lyrics... thanks soooooo much! ~*Kelly*~
By Claudia in 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 in 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 Yolande in Graaff Reinet S.africa on 5 February 2009
love it
By Mj in Philippines on 9 February 2009
i love it..
By Manuel in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 Kat in Bee on 4 April 2009
I love this song
By Ashley in Casper, Wy on 5 April 2009
i love this song but i heard it a bit diferent
By Thomas in Anchorage Usa on 8 April 2009
I want this for my ring-tone, how do I do that?
By Heather in Libaler on 19 April 2009
god god
By Elena in Palmdale, Ca, Usa on 23 April 2009
I love this song, but I heard it different too....oh well, cute either way!
By Lisa in 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 in 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 in 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 in Sudan on 29 May 2009
I loved this song because my grandma sang it to me before i left her.
By Liz in Usa on 3 June 2009
i sing it to my nephew he loves it. i like the all the alternative Version.
By Caitlyn in 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 in 47013 Tenneessee on 19 July 2009
i love it because my daughter goes to sleep on it
By Bianca in Wales on 24 July 2009
Thank u I have to sing this to my little girl when she tierd and won't settle or if she poorly x
By Leanora in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 Kathy in Los Angeles, Ca Usa on 24 August 2009
Thank you Jeff in Cambridge - that's the way I know the song too.........(all the versions are fun, tho) I've been singing it for years to all my baby relatives and now my very own first grandchild!
By Julie in 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 in 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 in Brunei on 21 September 2009
I don't know why, but I just loved this song the moment I heard it
By Melani in Bronx Ny on 17 October 2009
I like this lyrics becuz i can sinG iT tO mY broTHer THat He iS SOooooo ADORABLO!
By Melani in Bronx Ny on 17 October 2009
My brother loves dis songs
By Cindy in 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 in 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 in 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 in Pensylvanya on 19 December 2009
i love that song my mom yust to sing it to me all the time
By Destinee in Missouri on 12 February 2010
I love this song I jus sang it to my little sis! She loves it!
By Destinee in 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 Quaniece in Tucker Georgia on 19 February 2010
I love This Song My Parents use To sing It To Me Now Im gOnna Sing It To My Son He Loved It When He was In His Months Now He 1......
By Zien in Damac -syria on 22 February 2010
this is a lovely song i like it so much......
By Cj Cruz in 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 Emily in Uk Bradford on 10 March 2010
cool song
By James in 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 in 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 in 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 in Earth on 6 April 2010
my mom used to sing this to me all the time i luv it
By Neo Matlala in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 Jonel in Miami on 9 June 2010
cool
By Jonel in Miami on 9 June 2010
I really enjoy baby songs.
By Amari in Sun United States on 11 June 2010
this song is awesome!
By Linzi in Usa on 27 June 2010
i love this song so much that when im singing it i forget the words
By Afa in 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 in Hawaii on 1 July 2010
I am to love this song! It makes me happy and my children 2
By Sandy in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in 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 in Elizibethton on 1 August 2010
I sang that song tomy cosin he is 9 months old and he laughed
By Mona in Plano, Usa on 4 August 2010
On a road trip year's ago, my older daughter (then 11) & I wanted to sing this lullaby to my younger daughter (just a baby at the time). We couldn't remember all the words so we made them up as we went along. Our version turned out hilarious and we still sing it that way to this day. (My younger daughter is now 20) 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. If that diamond ring don't shine, Mama's gonna buy you a copper mine. If that copper mine goes dry, Mama's gonna buy you an apple pie. If that apple pie is sour, Mama's gonna buy you a purple flower. If that purple flower wilts, Mama's gonna buy you a pair of stilts. If that pair of stilts is too tall, Mama's gonna buy you a rubber ball. If that rubber ball goes flat, Mama's gonna buy you a calico cat. If that calico cat won't purr, Mama's gonna buy you a coat of fur. If that coat of fur gets wet, Mama's gonna buy you a navy jet. If that navy jet goes down, Mama's gonna buy you a rodeo clown. If that rodeo clown's not funny, that's too bad 'cause Mom's outta money.
By Ambah in 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.
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By Caroline in Fitchburg Mass on 12 November 2008
Love song.