Momma's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird Lyrics May 2026
And if that looking glass gets broke,Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat.
At its heart, it’s a song about a parent’s boundless (and slightly humorous) attempt to keep their child happy and quiet.
And if that horse and cart fall down,You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics
And if that mockingbird won't sing,Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring.
And if that diamond ring turns brass,Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass. And if that looking glass gets broke,Mama's gonna
His song "Bo Diddley" uses the same rhythmic "Hambone" beat and lyrical structure.
And if that billy goat won't pull,Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull. And if that mockingbird won't sing,Mama's gonna buy
Because it's a folk song, the "Mama" is often swapped for "Papa," "Grammy," or "Daddy" depending on who is singing. Pop Culture Connections