baby in the cradle

It is late, it is night

It is dark, there is no light

I croon a lullaby hereby

And silently flatter ma's baby

But baby can't listen, this baby in the cradle

Baby twirl in the cradle and loudly yell

'Twill fall, baby is not afraid of darkness

Mama please hurry home,things ain't well

And am trying, have said all things of worthiness

But baby can't listen, this baby in the cradle

Mama you said you were backing soon

But now it's too dark, and am too weary

Stars ain't shining, neither too the moon

And have tried every trick, and am teary

But baby can't listen, this baby in the cradle

The fire isn't lit, the cows not milked

And I can't lull baby to sleep, even though I wished

If you didn't find a vehicle, you should have walked

And i tell baby you'll be home,and it will be washed

But baby can't listen, this baby in the cradle

I can't take it out, 'twill fall

And have run out of patience, I'll cry

Ma' I'll cry, and you'll hush US all

And when the gate open,new lullabies I'd try

For baby will listen, this baby in the cradle