The solo guitar tab (chord melody) and sheet music (chords, melody & lyrics) for “Hush, Little Baby” is available for download as a PDF.
The tablature is an easy and/or beginner fingerstyle arrangement of the tune.
Hush, Little Baby
The video below demonstrates the solo arrangement (chord melody) for “Hush, Little Baby.”
Hush, Little Baby – Guitar Tab
This is a fingerstyle guitar arrangement for “Hush, Little Baby.” This style of arranging is sometimes called a chord melody.
It’s always a good idea to learn to play the melody first (the high notes on the tablature below) before approaching a chord melody. I’ve also added chord diagrams. Strumming the chords and humming or singing the melody is also a good way to internalize the song.
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History & Lyrics
The origin of the lullaby, “Hush, Little Baby,” is unknown.
What is a lullaby?
A lullaby is a soothing song sung for or played to children. This lullaby is about a mother who promises her child a list of rewards if he or she is quiet.
Here are the words:
Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird.
And if that mockingbird don't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass.
And if that looking glass is broke,
Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat,
And if that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you a cart and a bull.
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's gonna buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's gonna buy you a horse and a cart.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
you'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.
“Hush, Little Baby” Sheet Music
This is a lead sheet (chords, melody, lyrics) for “Hush, Little Baby.” I’ve included chord diagrams for guitar players below the title.
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