The lead sheet for “Hush, Little Baby” is available for download as a PDF.

Hush, Little Baby

“Hush, Little Baby” is a traditional American lullaby, writer and composer unknown, likely emerging in the southern United States during the mid-19th century. Passed orally, its soothing melody and cumulative promises reflect folk childcare traditions and the era’s domestic music-making.

The song gained wider notice through 20th-century recordings by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, whose gentle delivery suited its cradle-song calm. Some versions subtly darken the tune, a contrast that has intrigued listeners and performers across generations.

Lead Sheet

“Hush, Little Baby” is available for download as a PDF in a bundle with 10 other songs.

Happy Birthday – Frère Jacques – Hush, Little Baby – London Bridge is Falling Down – Mary Had a Little Lamb – This Old Man – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Baa, Baa Black Sheep – The ABC – Three Blind Mice – Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Download 11 Nursery Rhymes – Lead Sheets (11 Individual PDF Files)