Rock-a-bye baby
Author: Henry A. Tuckett
Composer: Henry A. Tuckett
Languages (6)
This song text has been indexed at SingPraises.net in the following languages:
- Dutch: Schommelen, baby
- English: Rock-a-bye baby
- Japanese: [Unknown title]
- Norwegian: Bysse-lull, baby
- Portuguese: Canção de Ninar
- Spanish: Arrullo
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Most common tunes for “Rock-a-bye baby”
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Appearances of “Rock-a-bye baby” over time
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1892 or earlier.
Public domain
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: The Juvenile Instructor (1866–1929), Sep 1892.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. Rock-a-bye, baby, on the tree top, When the wind blows the cradle will rock, When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, Down will come baby, cradle and all.
2. Rock-a-bye, baby, papa is hunting, Mama is waiting gladly his coming. Rise with the lark, love, and gladly greet him: All will be joy with thee today.