C G C C
[Verse 1]
C C7 F
He got here red and wrinkled, scared and cryin'
C G
The she took him up and held him to her breast
C G C F
And he sure was glad to get what mama offered
C G C
Then he went to sleep and put his fears to rest
[Verse 2]
C C7 F
It didn't seem to matter what he needed
C G
He could always count on mama to supply
C G C F
And regardless of the sleep she might be losin'
C G C
He always found a twinkle in her eye
[Chorus 1]
F G C
There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas
F G C
Creation's most unique and precious pearls
F G C F
And heaven help us always to remember
Dm G C
That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
[Verse 3]
C C7 F
She taught him all the attributes of greatness
C G
That she knew he couldn't learn away from home
C G C F
And by the time she wore the cover off her bible
C G C
Her hair was gray and her little man was gone
[Outro]
F G C
There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas
F G C
Creation's most unique and precious pearls
F G C F
And heaven help us always to remember
Dm G C
That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
F G C
Yes, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
