Hushabye Mountain

"Hushabye Mountain" is a popular ballad which appears in the 1968 Cubby Broccoli motion picture, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". In the motion picture it is sung twice, first as an idyllic lullaby by Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke) to his children. It is then reprised later in the film when the children of Vulgaria have lost all hope of salvation. The song is also featured prominently in the 2002 and 2005 stage musical versions.

Other Uses

The song has been covered by Tony Bennett, Bobbie Gentry and more recently by child star Dakota Fanning in Steven Spielberg's 2005 release of "War of the Worlds". David Gilmour from Pink Floyd performed the song at his 2001-2 semi-acoustic solo performances, as captured on the David Gilmour in Concert DVD. The song was written by the prolific brother songwriting team, Robert and Richard Sherman. Stacey Kent sings this song on her album Dreamsville.

Lyrics

A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows o'er lullaby bay.
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting--
Waiting to sail your worries away.
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
And your boat waits down by the key.
The winds of night so softly are sighing--
Soon they will fly your troubles to sea.
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain.
Wave good-bye to cares of the day.
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from lullaby bay.