Cry Baby Cry

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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 parlour

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

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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

Phish's "Cry Baby Cry" stands as a quintessential example of the band's improvisational rock style, blending psychedelic elements with bluesy grooves. Recorded during their extensive live performances, the track showcases the group's signature approach to extended jams and collective musical exploration. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the collaborative spirit that defines Phish's catalog, featuring intricate interplay between guitarists, bassists, and drummers. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evolve with each performance, capturing the raw energy and emotional depth characteristic of the band's work from the mid-1980s through the present.