And if that billy goat won't pull,Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull.
His song "Bo Diddley" uses the same rhythmic "Hambone" beat and lyrical structure.
Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
And if that mockingbird won't sing,Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that cart and bull turn over,Mama's gonna buy you a dog named Rover. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics
His 2004 hit "Mockingbird" famously interpolates these lyrics to address his daughters.
Because it's a folk song, the "Mama" is often swapped for "Papa," "Grammy," or "Daddy" depending on who is singing. Pop Culture Connections And if that billy goat won't pull,Mama's gonna
And if that horse and cart fall down,You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.