A popular song from 1913.
Words by L. Wolfe Gilbert.
Music by Lewis F. Muir.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Mother tucks baby away for the night
She thinks that baby is sleeping so tight
Baby closes little eyes
Waits for ma to leave, she’s wise
Then she jumps right out from her trundle bed
Takes rag baby doll
Holds her tight, all her might
Singing as she says, goodnight
CHORUS
Little rag baby, little rag baby
Toddle along, just learn to toddle along
Out of the cradle, thro’ with the cradle
Waddle along, oh baby, waddle along
Made of old sawdust, made of old rags
Dresses and tresses of paper bags
All that you cost was coupons and tags
Little rag baby doll
2. Baby says dolly, you’ve had many knocks
You’ve had to sleep on my old wooden blocks
Hush now, dolly, go to sleep
Soon my ma will take a peep
Sawdust is starting to come from your side
Dolly, I must tell
My dear ma, she’ll tell pa
You need a doctor, you’re not well