Cry Baby Cry
The Beatles
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song "Cry Baby Cry" is included in The Beatles' 1968 self-titled double album, often referred to as "The White Album".
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SongwriterWhile The Beatles were known for their collaborative songwriting, "Cry Baby Cry" was primarily written by John Lennon, with some minor contribution from Paul McCartney.
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Song InspirationLennon reportedly wrote the song after seeing a television commercial for a nursery rhyme.
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LengthThe song "Cry Baby Cry" lasts for 3 minutes and 2 seconds, a standard duration for pop songs of the time.
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Hidden ElementThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Recording DetailsThe Beatles recorded "Cry Baby Cry" at Abbey Road Studios in July 1968, over just two days.
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Noteworthy InstrumentationThe song features unique instrumentation for a Beatles song, including a harmonium which adds to the song’s unique sound.
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Rarely Performed LiveThe Beatles stopped touring in 1966, two years before "Cry Baby Cry" was released. Therefore, The Beatles never performed this song live as a group.
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CoversThe 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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