Hush Little Baby
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
From the album "Folkocracy" (2023)
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/IwSD_T5w9aE
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/7GjQ6AA8P9yNhQK6KhVlV3?si=610fab6be445460c
[Intro]
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am |
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am | Am |
[Verse 1]
Am Em
Hush, little baby, don't say a word
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird
Am Em
And if that mockingbird don't sing
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring
Am Em
And if that diamond ring turns to brass
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass
Am Em
And if that looking glass gets broke
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
[Instrumental]
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am |
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am | Am |
[Verse 2]
Am Em
And if that billy goat don't pull
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull
Am Em
And if that cart and bull turn over
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a dog and rover
Am Em
And if that dog and rover don't bark
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a horse and car
Am Em
And if that horse and car turn 'round
E7 Am
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
[Instrumental]
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am |
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am | Am |
[Verse 3]
Am Em
Hush, little baby, don't say a word
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird
Am Em
And if that mockingbird don't sing
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring
Am Em
And if that diamond ring turns to brass
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass
Am Em
And if that looking glass gets broke
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
Am Em
And if that billy goat don't pull
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull
Am Em
And if that cart and bull turn over
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a dog and rover
Am Em
And if that dog and rover don't bark
E7 Am
Papa's gonna buy you a horse and car
Am Em
And if that horse and car turn 'round
E7 Am
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
[Outro]
| Am | Am Em | E7 | E7 Am | Am | Am Em |
E7 Am
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
How to play Hush Little Baby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.