Cry Baby Cry

The Beatles

About Cry Baby Cry

"Cry Baby Cry" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). The coda of the song is a short segment referred to as "Can You Take Me Back", written by Paul McCartney, which was actually an outtake from the "I Will" session.


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Cry baby cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.

The King of Marigold was in the kitchen
Cooking breakfast for the Queen
The Queen was in the parlor
Playing piano for the children of the King.

Cry baby cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.
So cry baby cry.

The King was in the garden
Picking flowers for a friend who came to play
The Queen was in the playroom
Painting pictures for the children's holiday.

Cry baby cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.
So cry baby cry.

The Dutchess of Kircaldy always smiling
And arriving late for tea
The Duke was having problems
With a message at the local Bird and Bee.

Cry baby cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.
So cry baby cry.

At twelve o'clock a meeting round the table
For a seance in the dark
With voices out of nowhere
Put on specially by the children for a lark.

Cry baby cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.
So cry baby cry cry cry cry baby
Make your mother sigh.

She's old enough to know better
Cry baby cry
Cry cry cry
Make your mother sigh
She's old enough to know better.
So cry baby cry.

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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11 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Cry Baby Cry" is a track by The Beatles. The Beatles is a British rock band formed in 1960 consisting of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Album Inclusion
The song "Cry Baby Cry" is included in The Beatles' 1968 self-titled double album, often referred to as "The White Album".
Songwriter
While The Beatles were known for their collaborative songwriting, "Cry Baby Cry" was primarily written by John Lennon, with some minor contribution from Paul McCartney.
Song Inspiration
Lennon reportedly wrote the song after seeing a television commercial for a nursery rhyme.
Length
The song "Cry Baby Cry" lasts for 3 minutes and 2 seconds, a standard duration for pop songs of the time.
Hidden Element
The song is followed by an unlisted 23-second song titled "Can You Take Me Back" sung by Paul McCartney which was not officially titled or credited on the album.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics tell a simple story of various characters in a kingdom, including a king, a queen, a duke, and a clown, making it one of the Beatles' more narrative driven songs.
Recording Details
The Beatles recorded "Cry Baby Cry" at Abbey Road Studios in July 1968, over just two days.
Noteworthy Instrumentation
The song features unique instrumentation for a Beatles song, including a harmonium which adds to the song’s unique sound.
Rarely Performed Live
The Beatles stopped touring in 1966, two years before "Cry Baby Cry" was released. Therefore, The Beatles never performed this song live as a group.
Covers
The song has been covered by several artists since its release, including Chris Cornell, Throwing Muses, and The Jayhawks. Despite not being one of The Beatles' most well-known songs, its haunting melody and lyrics have drawn many interpretations.

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