The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Glen Campbell

Capo 2

Intro C G C C

verse 1

C C7 F

He got here and wrinkled scared and cryin'

C G

The she took him up and held him to her breast

C G C F

And he sure was glad to get what mama offered

C G C

Then he went to sleep and put his fears to rest

verse 2

C C7 F

It didn't seem to matter what he needed

C G

He could always count on mama to supply

C G C F

And regardless of the sleep she might be losin'

C G C

He always found a twinkle in her eye

[Refrão]

F G C

There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas

F G C

Creation's most unique and precious pearls

F G C F

And heaven help us always to remember

Dm G C

That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world

verse 3

C C7 F

She taught him all the attributes of greatness

C G

That she knew he couldn't learn away from home

C G C F

And by the time she wore the coxer off her bible

C G C

Her hair was gray and her little man was gone

Outro

F G C

There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas

F G C

Creation's most unique and precious pearls

F G C F

And heaven help us always to remember

Dm G C

That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world

F G C

Yes, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world