Hush, Little Baby (Nursery Rhyme)

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  "summary": "wp:paragraph Hush, Little Baby is a soothing lullaby and nursery rhyme whose lyrics promise a string of treasures — a mockingbird, a diamond ring, a looking glass, even a billy-goat — to settle a restless child. As each gift breaks or fails, another takes its place, weaving a lulling chain of comfort. The song's tender words end with the same loving promise: no matter what, the baby will always be the sweetest little one in town.",
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    "Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.",
    "If that mockingbird don’t sing, Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.",
    "If that diamond ring turns brass, Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass.",
    "If that looking glass gets broke, Mama’s gonna buy you a billy-goat.",
    "If that billy-goat don’t pull, Mama’s gonna buy you a cart and bull.",
    "If that cart and bull turn over, Mama’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover.",
    "If that dog named Rover don’t bark, Mama’s gonna buy you a horse and cart.",
    "If that horse and cart fall down, You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town."
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