Rock-A-Bye Baby Sheet Music - Classic Lullaby with Illustration #3356883 (License: Personal Use)

This historical sheet music page presents the beloved lullaby “Rock-A-Bye Baby” in 6/8 time, with vocal melody, piano accompaniment, and expressive performance direction (“With slow swinging motion”). The ornate black-and-white illustration depicts a child in a leafy hammock cradle hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by birds and vines-evoking a pastoral, serene mood typical of 19th-century nursery prints. The notation includes lyrics aligned with musical phrasing, making it ideal for performance or study.

Used on educational, historical music, or parenting websites to illustrate the origins and evolution of children’s songs; supports articles on lullabies, Victorian-era sheet music, or early childhood music education. Users seek authenticity, visual charm, and pedagogical utility.