Momma's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird Lyrics May 2026

His 2004 hit "Mockingbird" famously interpolates these lyrics to address his daughters.

They recorded a famous soulful duet version in 1974. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics

And if that looking glass gets broke,Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics

His song "Bo Diddley" uses the same rhythmic "Hambone" beat and lyrical structure. momma's gonna buy you a mockingbird lyrics