Cry Baby Cry
The Beatles · The White Album (Remastered) [2009]
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 Duchess 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
Cry Baby Cry
Cry Baby Cry stands as a standout track on The Beatles' 1968 double album, The White Album. Written by George Harrison, the song showcases his growing confidence as a songwriter during a period where the band's individual styles began to diverge. The recording features a distinctive, driving rhythm and a prominent guitar solo that highlights Harrison's evolving instrumental prowess. Musically, the track blends psychedelic elements with a rock foundation, reflecting the experimental nature of the era. While often overshadowed by the album's more famous singles, this composition remains a vital part of Harrison's contribution to the group's extensive catalogue. It captures the band's ability to explore diverse sonic textures within a single record, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative dynamics that defined their late-period output.

