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Mother Goose Melodies

Hush-a-by Baby
On the tree top,
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock;
When the bough breaks
The cradle will fall,
Down tumbles baby,
Cradle, and all.

- Author Unknown -
First Publication Date:  circa 1744

Source:
University of Toronto Representative Poetry On-line

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