Rock a bye baby, on the tree top, When the wind blows the cradle will rock. When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, And down will come baby, cradle and all. Rock a bye baby, gently you swing, Over the cradle, Mother will sing, Sweet is the lullaby over your nest That tenderly sings my baby to rest. From the high rooftops, down to the sea No one's as dear as baby to me Wee little hands, eyes shiny and bright Now sound asleep until morning light Rock a bye baby, on the tree top, When the wind blows the cradle will rock. When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, And down will come baby, cradle and all.