Hush Little Baby Lyrics

A classic American lullaby in which a parent promises to buy the baby gift after gift to stop it from crying. Perfect for soothing babies to sleep. Best for ages 0–4. The descending melodic contour and slow tempo (around 60–70 BPM) match the acoustic features pediatric sleep researchers identify as ideal for sleep induction. Live singing matters more than the lyrics themselves — infants respond to the parent's voice and breath rhythm. Use as part of a 2–3 song bedtime sequence. For the full bedtime-song playbook, see [top 10 lullabies for newborns](/blog/top-10-lullabies-for-newborns) and [best bedtime songs and lullabies parents guide](/blog/best-bedtime-songs-lullabies-babies-parents-guide).

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

And 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.

And if that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat.

And if that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull.