Well, Mama going tippy-tippy-toeing through the houseGotta see what's the matter with the babyIt's been bawling and squalling and a-kicking on the wallWell, I guess it dropped its little bottle, maybeOh, Daddy, come a-running with the water and a ragGonna need another little diaper, maybeNo need a-hesitating or a-wandering and a-waitingI know what's the matter with the babyNo need a-hesitating or a-wandering and a-waitingWe know what's the matter with the babyOh, Mama rock a baby, Daddy rock a baby, tooIt's a-yawning and a-getting sleepy, maybeSo, Mama, keep a-rocking, Daddy, rock a little, tooAnd at last it's a-sleeping little babyWell, Mama's tippy-toeing, Daddy's tippy-toeing, tooGonna try to do a little sleeping, maybeWhether it'll be a minute or an hour or twoIs depending entirely on the babyWell, I hear the clock a-ringingJust a-donging and a-dingingDaddy, go and make a little babyA little money, maybeMama, sleep a little longerBut remember, while I'm goneWon't you please take care of the babyAfter all, he's just a little bitty babyOh, Mama rock a baby, Daddy rock a baby, tooIt's a-yawning and a-getting sleepy, maybeSo, Mama, keep a-rocking, Daddy, rock a little, tooAnd at last it's a-sleeping little babyAnd at last it's a-sleeping little babyAnd at last it's a-sleeping little babyAnd at last it's a-sleeping little baby