Hush Baby My Dolly — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Hush, baby, my dolly, I pray you don't cry,
And I'll give you some bread, and some milk by-and-by;
Or perhaps you like custard, or, maybe, a tart,
Then to either you're welcome, with all my heart.

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What are the words to Hush Baby My Dolly?
The lyrics to Hush Baby My Dolly are: Hush, baby, my dolly, I pray you don't cry, / And I'll give you some bread, and some milk by-and-by; / Or perhaps you like custard, or, maybe, a tart, / Then to either you're welcome, with all my heart.
How many lines does Hush Baby My Dolly have?
"Hush Baby My Dolly" has 4 lines of verse.

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