For the Baby

 

Rockabye, baby in the tree top,

When the wind blows the cradle will rock;

When the bough breaks the cradle will fall,

And down will come baby cradle and all.

DESCRIPTION

Miss A. E. Barth

Formation;—Standing in the right aisle at attention.

1st Line;—	Rock-a-bye, baby in the tree top,
Interpretation;—	Hold baby in the arms, looking down at it, and sway gently to and fro. (Right; left; right and left.)
2nd Line;—	When the wind blows the cradle will rock;
Inter.;—	Rock more vigorously.
3rd Line;—	When the bough breaks the cradle will fall,
Inter.;—	Upon the word, "breaks," children clap hands overhead—partially dropping the baby.
4th Line;—	And down will come baby, cradle and all.
Inter.;—	Upon the word, "down," children spring into the air and immediately assume deep knee bending position.