Hush Little Baby Lyrics - Traditional

Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.

If that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's going to buy you a diamond ring.

If that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's going to buy you a looking glass.

If that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's going to buy you a billy goat.

If that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's going to buy you a cart and bull.

If that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's going to buy you a dog named Rover.

If that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.

If that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little boy in town.

So hush, little baby, don't you cry,
Daddy loves you and so do I.

Hush Little Baby Lyrics narrates a parent comforting a child The song hush little baby lyrics teaches rhythm melody soothing and memory It engages children in singing and listening The rhyme has been sung for generations entertaining children while promoting literacy musical rhythm emotional development and early cognitive skills in homes and classrooms.