“Hush, Little Baby” is a Primer Level piano arrangement of the traditional lullaby. It is written in 4/4 time and marked “Gently.” The piece uses Middle C position, with both thumbs sharing Middle C. The music includes simple quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, soft dynamics, repeated phrases, and a repeat sign so the second verse can be played with the same melody.

Measures 1–4 introduce the first half of the lullaby. The right hand carries the melody above Middle C, while the left hand begins with a single Middle C note. The music starts softly at mezzo-piano, matching the gentle character of the song.

Measures 5–8 complete the verse. The melody continues in simple stepwise motion and ends with a longer held note. The repeat sign sends the student back to the beginning so the next verse can use the same music with different words.

The optional teacher duet adds a fuller accompaniment underneath the student part. The score notes that the student plays one octave higher when using the duet. The duet includes pedal, simple harmony, and first and second endings to support the repeated verse.

Interesting fact: “Hush, Little Baby” is built as a chain song. Each new verse responds to the previous one: if the mockingbird will not sing, the next gift is a diamond ring. This repeating pattern makes it easy to keep adding more verses.