Well, they call you cradle baby They say you're too young Oh, that yours is not real love You're just havin' fun 'Cause you're only sixteen And your life is not free Well, they call you cradle baby But you're just right for me So when I need a-lovin' And all of us do L know that I'm a cookin' Well, I'm a lookin' for you Right back in the cradle They say you should be Well, they call you cradle baby But you're just right for me Well, they call you cradle baby Why don't they leave you alone? They say your mama will worry If you don't hurry home Just a-pay no attention 'Cause it's all there to see Well, they call you cradle baby But you're just right for me