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Hush Little Baby
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Vocalist is Amy Robbins-Wilson
Listen to more of Amy's music at Indie Heaven

Hush Little Baby Lyrics

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Hush little baby don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring

And if that diamond ring turns 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 won't pull,
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull

And if that cart and bull fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town

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(Note: If you prefer less consumer oriented lyrics, please check out our review of Sylvia Long's gorgeous version in either board book or hardcover . They are both available from Amazon)

History

The origin of this song is unknown. It is speculated that it was written in America because mockingbirds are native to that continent. Many exhausted parents can probably relate to the urge to pay bribes to get a little peace around the house.

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