Rock-a-bye Baby in 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 ♪ Baby is drowsing, cozy and fair Mother sits near in her rocking chair Forward and back the cradle she swings Though baby sleeps, he hears what she sings ♪ Rock-a-bye Baby, do not you fear Never mind, Baby, Mother is near Wee little fingers, eyes are shut tight Now sound asleep until morning light ♪ Rock-a-bye Baby in 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