Hush, little baby, don’t say a word,
Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.
If that mockingbird don’t sing,
Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.
If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama’s gonna buy you a billy-goat.
If that billy-goat don’t pull,
Mama’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.
If that cart and 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 and cart.
If that horse and cart fall down,
You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house publishing name for Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing beloved nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and short stories to readers everywhere for free. "Hush, Little Baby" is a traditional American nursery rhyme of unknown origin, first recorded in the early 20th century and long cherished as a gentle lullaby sung to calm and comfort young children.
