Cry Baby Cry
Beatles · Anthology 3
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
Released on the Beatles' 2021 anthology compilation Anthology 3, "Cry Baby Cry" is a rare studio recording featuring the band's complete lineup. The track showcases the group's ability to blend their signature pop sensibilities with a more experimental, psychedelic texture characteristic of their later work. Unlike many of their earlier hits, the song relies heavily on atmospheric instrumentation and vocal harmonies rather than a driving rhythm, reflecting the band's evolving approach to songwriting in the early 1970s. As a studio-only release, it offers a glimpse into the creative process and musical direction of the Beatles during this transitional period, standing as a testament to their enduring versatility and influence on rock music.