This song has been recorded by everyone from Bo Diddley to James Taylor and Carly Simon. Toby Keith recorded a version with his daughter in 2004 and a year later, Eminem recorded a rap dedicated to his daughter that included an allusion to the song. But no one, until now, has recorded a version just for Auntie. Enjoy!

Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Auntie’s going to buy you a mockingbird.

And if that mockingbird don't sing,
Auntie's going to buy you a diamond ring.

And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Auntie's going to buy you a looking glass.

And if that looking glass gets broke,
Auntie's going to buy you a billy goat.

And if that billy goat won't pull,
Auntie's going to buy you a cart and bull.

And if that cart and bull turn over,
Auntie's going to buy you a dog named Rover.

And if that dog named Rover won't bark,
Auntie's going to buy you a horse and cart.

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

Dedicated to Talia Bakst

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