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AKA (Old) Humphrey HodgeRock the baby John Lyrics JB Geoghegan Music JB Geoghegan Roud 32576 Music Hall performers George Leybourne First published 1869 From original sheet music (personal collection)ROCK THE CRADLE, JOHNWritten and composed by JB GeogheganSung with immense success by George Leybourne[Published] London : B Williams, 60 Paternoster Row.Old Humphrey Hodge a farmer was, … Continue reading ""https://folksongandmusichall.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/low-res-rock-the-cradle.jpg