Momma's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird Lyrics [LATEST]

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

And if that diamond ring turns brass,Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass.

"Hush, Little Baby" is a classic lullaby that has been passed down through generations. While its exact origins are unknown, it’s believed to have roots in American folk tradition, likely from the Southern United States. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics

Because it's a folk song, the "Mama" is often swapped for "Papa," "Grammy," or "Daddy" depending on who is singing. Pop Culture Connections

They recorded a famous soulful duet version in 1974. And if that billy goat won't pull,Mama's gonna

His song "Bo Diddley" uses the same rhythmic "Hambone" beat and lyrical structure.

The song follows a "conditional" structure—each verse introduces a new gift as a solution to the previous one failing. While its exact origins are unknown, it’s believed

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