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Hush Little Baby
Key: C88 BPMGuitar & Piano chords
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Hush Little Baby Lyrics. A classic American lullaby famous for its list of promised gifts to the baby, from a mockingbird to a horse and cart. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it has been sung in American homes for generations. Here you will find the full lyrics, meaning, and chords.
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C G
Hush little baby don't say a word
G C
Mama's (Papa's) gonna buy you a mockingbird.
C G
And if that mockingbird don't sing
G C
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring.
C G
And if that diamond ring turns brass
G C
Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass.
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C
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Piano
G
Guitar
Piano
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What “Hush Little Baby” Means
A traditional lullaby from the American South. A parent promises a string of gifts to comfort a crying child — and when each one fails, reassures the baby they’ll still be “the sweetest little baby in town.” Behind the playful list of presents, it’s really a song about unconditional love and comfort.
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