C 
Well, they say it's kinda fright'nin' 
 
how this younger generation swings. 
               E 
You know, it's more than just some new sensation. 
           C  
Well, the kid is into losin' sleep 
  
and he don't come home for half the week. 
                E               D     C 
You know, it's more than just an aggravation.  
  
CHORUS:  Am          Em 
And the cradle will rock. 
         Am                      Am       
Yes, the cradle, the cradle will rock. 
           Am        Em 
And I say, rock on! 
Am        Em   
Rock on!