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Originally Posted By Penny315

I used to sing this song to my children while they were growing up and now my son wants to sing it to his baby. Can anyone help me with the lyrics, Please. My e-mail is penny315@peoplepc.com I can't find the words anywhere on the net. Thank-You Penny

[bear7060]

I don't know if you ever found this. I noticed your message while searching for it myself.

1471. Kentucky Babe

By Richard Henry Buck


’SKEETERS am a hummin’ on de honeysuckle vine,—
Sleep, Kentucky Babe!
Sandman am a comin’ to dis little coon of mine,—
Sleep, Kentucky Babe!
Silv’ry moon am shinin’ in de heabens up above, 5
Bobolink am pinin’ fo’ his little lady love:
Yo’ is mighty lucky,
Babe of old Kentucky,—
Close yo’ eyes in sleep.

Fly away, 10
Fly away, Kentucky Babe, fly away to rest,
Fly away,
Lay yo’ kinky, woolly head on yo’ mammy’s breast,—
Um—um—,
Close yo’ eyes in sleep. 15

Daddy ’s in de cane-brake wid his little dog and gun,—
Sleep, Kentucky Babe!
’Possum fo’ yo’ breakfast when yo’ sleepin’ time is done,—
Sleep, Kentucky Babe!
Bogie man ’ll catch yo’ sure unless yo’ close yo’ eyes, 20
Waitin’ jes outside de doo’ to take yo’ by surprise:
Bes’ be keepin’ shady,
Little colored lady,—
Close yo’ eyes in sleep.

[EMarieeoc]

Penny,
I recorded that song on my album "Alleluia 2001" and you
can hear samples and streams online.
Best,
Elyse O'Connor
www.elyseoconnor.com