Hush-a-bye, my baby, slumber time is coming soon Rest your head upon my breast while mama hums a tune The sandman is calling when shadows are falling While the soft breezes sigh as in days long gone by
Way down in Missouri where I heard this melody When I was just a little baby on my mama's knee The old folks were humming, the banjos were strumming So sweet and low
Hush-a-bye, my baby, go to sleep on mama's knee Journey back to these old hills in dreams again with me It seems like your mama was there once again And the old folks were strumming that same old refrain
Way down in Missouri where I heard this lullaby When the stars were blinking and the moon was shining high And I hear mama calling as in days long ago Singing hush-a-bye