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Put on the skilletSlip on the lidMama's gonna make a littleShortnin' BreadThat ain't all she's gonna doMama's gonna make a littleCocoa too
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Three little childrenLying in bedFeeling sick with anAwful sore headSent for the doctorThe doctor saidGive those children someShortnin' Bread
Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' BreadMama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' Bread
When those childrenSick in bedHeard that talk aboutShortnin' BreadPopped up wellTo dance and singSkipped around and cut thePigeon wing
Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' BreadMama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' Bread
Put on the skilletSlip on the lidMama's gonna make a littleShortnin' BreadThat ain't all she's gonna doMama's gonna make a littleCocoa too
Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' BreadMama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' Bread
Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin', Shortnin'Mama's Little Baby lovesShortnin' Bread
© Sam Moran. Lyrics reproduced from the artist's own catalogue.