Kentucky Babe (Music by Adam Geibel - Lyrics by Richard Henry Buck, 1896) Skeeters are a-hummin' on the honeysuckle vine Sleep Kentucky babe Sandman is a-comin' to this little child of mine Sleep Kentucky babe Silvery moon is shinin' in the heavens up above Bobolink is pinin' for his little lady love You are mighty lucky Babe of old Kentucky Close your eyes in sleep Fly away Fly away Kentucky babe, fly away to rest Fly away Lay your little sleepy head on your mama's breast Ooh, ooh Close your eyes in sleep Daddy's in the canebreak with his little dog and gun Sleep Kentucky babe Possum for your breakfast when your sleepin' time is done Sleep Kentucky babe Bogeyman'll catch you sure unless you close your eyes Waitin' just outside the door to take you by surprise Best be keepin' shady Pretty little lady Close your eyes in sleep Fly away Fly away Kentucky babe, fly away to rest Fly away Lay your little sleepy head on your mama's breast Ooh, ooh Close your eyes in sleep