Nursery Rhymes and Songs

A Cat Came Fiddling Out of a Barn

A cat came fiddling out of a barn, with a pair of bagpipes under her arm

She could sing nothing but fiddle-dee-dee

The mouse has married the humble-bee

Pipe, cat, dance, mouse

We’ll have a wedding at our good house

A Mi Burro

A mi burro, a mi burro

le duele la cabeza;

y el médico le ha dado

una gorrita gruesa.

Una gorrita gruesa,

mi burro enfermo está

mi burro enfermo esta

Fun Fact: This popular Spanish nursery rhyme is about a donkey having a sick day.

A Ram Sam Sam

A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam

Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam

Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

A rafi, a rafi

Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

A rafi, a rafi

Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

Fun Fact: This nursery rhyme originated in Morocco.

A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea

A seahorse

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

A jellyfish

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was a jellyfish swimming and a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

A turtle

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was a turtle swimming and a jellyfish swimming

And a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

An octopus

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was an octopus swimming, and a turtle swimming

And a jellyfish swimming and a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

A baby shark

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was a baby shark swimming and an octopus swimming

And a turtle swimming and a jellyfish swimming

And a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

A blue whale

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea

To see what she could see, see, see

But all that she could see, see, see

Was a blue whale swimming and a baby shark swimming

And an octopus swimming and a turtle swimming

And a jellyfish swimming and a seahorse swimming in the sea, sea, sea

An illustration of a girl holding a cute cat.

A Tisket, A Tasket

A-tisket, a-tasket

A brown and yellow basket

I send a letter to my mommy

On the way I dropped it

I dropped it, I dropped it

Yes, on the way I dropped it

A little girlie picked it up

And put it in her pocket

She was truckin’ on down the avenue

But not a single thing to do

She went peck, peck, peckin’ all around

When she spied it on the ground

She took it, she took it

My little yellow basket

A-tisket, a-tasket

I lost yellow basket

And if that girlie don’t return it

Don’t know what I’ll do

Oh dear, I wonder where my basket can be

(So do we, so do we, so do we, so do we, so do we)

Oh gee, I wish that little girl I could see

(So do we, so do we, so do we, so do we, so do we)

Oh, why was I so careless with that basket of mine

That itty-bitty basket was a joy of mine

A-tisket, a-tasket

I lost my yellow basket

Won’t someone help me find my basket

And make me happy again, again

no no no no

(Was it red?) no no no no

(Was it blue?) no no no no

Just a little yellow basket

A little yellow basket

Fun Fact: Famed singer Ella Fitzgerald wrote this nursery rhyme.

A Wise Old Owl

A wise old owl lived in an oak

The more he saw the less he spoke

The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?

Alice the Camel

Alice the camel has one hump

Go Alice go!

Ruby the rabbit has two ears

Go Ruby go!

Sally the sloth has three toes

Go Sally go!

Felix the fox has four legs

Go Felix go!

Lilly the ladybug has five spots

Go Lilly go!

Andy the ant has six legs

Go Andy go!

Larry the lizard has seven stripes

Go Larry go!

Sammy the spider has eight legs

Solid, outline, and opaque blue stars of different sizes in a curved line across the page.

Are You Sleeping Brother John?

Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?

Brother John, Brother John,

Morning bells are ringing! Morning bells are ringing!

Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.

Fun Fact: This song is also popular in its original French version:

Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?

Sonnez les matines, Sonnez les matines,

Ding, Ding, Dong! Ding, Ding, Dong!

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?

Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full

One for the master, one for the dame

One for the little boy who lives down the lane

An illustration of a black sheep in the middle of a field of white sheep.

Bingo Was His Name-O

There was a farmer, had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O

And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer, had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

– I-N-G-O, – I-N-G-O, – I-N-G-O

And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer, had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

– – N-G-O, – – N-G-O, – – N-G-O

And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer, had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

– – – G-O, – – – G-O, – – – G-O

And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer, had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

– – – – O, – – – – O, – – – – O

And Bingo was his name-o!

There was a farmer had a dog

And Bingo was his name-o!

– – – – -, – – – – -, – – – – –

And Bingo was his name-o!

Tip: When spelling Bingo’s name in this nursery rhyme, replace one letter with a clap in each verse until you’re only clapping (rather than spelling) at the last verse.

Boys and Girls Come Out to Play

Boys and girls come out to play,

The moon doth shine as bright as day,

Leave your supper,

and leave your sleep,

And come with your playfellows into the street.

Come with a whoop, come with a call,

Come with a good will, or not at all.

Up the ladder and down the wall,

A halfpenny loaf will serve us all.

You find milk, and I’ll find flour,

And we’ll have pudding within the hour.

Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum

Bubble gum, bubble gum, in a dish,

How many pieces do you wish?

Five.

One, two, three, four, five.

And you must go out.

Fun Fact: This rhyme is typically chanted as a counting game. Begin by asking a player “How many pieces of gum do you wish?” They say a number.

You count that number of players during the rhyme. The person you land on is “out.” The last person remaining in the game is the winner.

Cradle Song

Lullaby and goodnight,

With roses bestride

With lilies bedecked, ’neath baby’s sweet bed

May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blessed

Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)

Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do.

I’m half crazy all for the love of you.

It won’t be a stylish marriage,

I can’t afford a carriage.

But you’ll look sweet,

Upon the seat,

Of a bicycle made for two.

Michael, Micheal, here is your answer true.

I’m not crazy all for the love of you.

There won’t be any marriage,

If you can’t afford a carriage.

‘Cause I’ll be switched,

If I get hitched,

On a bicycle built for two!

Fun Fact: Several famous singers have performed this song, including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Dance to your Daddy

Dance to your Daddy, my little laddie

Dance to your Daddy my little man

Dance to your Daddy sing to your mommy

Dance to your Daddy my little man

You shall have a fishy on a little dishy

You shall have a fishy when the boat comes in

You shall have a herring on a little dishy

You shall have a herring when the boat comes in

Come here me little Jacky

Now aw’ve smoked mi backy

Have a bit o’ cracky

Till the boat comes in

Danny Boy
Oh, Danny boy,

The pipes, the pipes are calling

From glen to glen, and down the mountain side

The summer’s gone, and all the flowers are dying

‘Tis you, ’tis you must go and I must bide

But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow

Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow

‘Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow

Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so

Fun Fact: This song is a popular Irish lullaby.

Do Your Ears Hang Low

Do your ears hang low?

Do they wobble to and fro?

Can you tie ’em in a knot?

Can you tie ’em in a bow?

Can you throw ’em o’er your shoulder

Like a continental soldier?

Do your ears hang low?

Down by the Bay

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever you ever see a goose

kissing a moose?”

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever see a whale

With a polka dot tail?”

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever see a fly

Wearing a tie?”

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever see a bear

Combing his hair?”

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever see a llama

Eating pajamas?”

Down by the bay

Where the watermelons grow

Back to my home

I dare not go

For if I do

My mother will say

“Did you ever have a time

When you couldn’t make a rhyme?”

Down by the bay

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Fifty Nifty United States

Tip: This song provides a fun way for children to remember the names of all 50 states.

Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies.

Fifty nifty stars in the flag that billows so beautifully in the breeze.

Each individual state contributes a quality that is great.

Each individual state deserves a bow. We salute them now!

Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies.

Shout ’em, scout ’em. Tell all about ’em,

One by one till we’ve given a day to every state in the USA.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Colorado, Connecticut;

Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana;

Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Maine, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan;

Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,

Nebraska, Nevada;

New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,

North Carolina, North Dakota, O-hi-o;

Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island, South Carolina,

South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas;

Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wy-o-ming.

North, south, east, west,

In our calm, objective opinion NEW JERSEY is the best of the –

Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies.

Shout ’em, scout ’em. Tell all about ’em,

One by one till we’ve given a day to every state,

In the good old U—S—A

Math Nursery Rhymes

Tip: These nursery rhymes are great for teaching beginning subtraction to young children.

Five Little Ducks

Five little ducks went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

But only four little ducks came back

One, two, three, four

Four little ducks went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

But only three little ducks came back

One, two, three

Three little ducks went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

But only two little ducks came back

One, two

Two little ducks went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

But only one little duck came back

One

One little duck went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

But none of the five little ducks came back

Sad mother duck went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

And all of the five little ducks came back

Five little ducks went out one day

Over the hill and far away

Mother duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack”

And all of the five little ducks came back

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed

One fell down and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed

One fell down and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed

One fell down and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed

One fell down and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

One little monkey jumping on the bed

He fell down and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

No little monkeys jumping on the bed

None fell down to bump their head

Mama called the doctor, and the doctor said

“Put those monkeys back into bed!”

Five Speckled Frogs

Five little speckled frogs,

Sat on a speckled log,

Eating some most delicious bugs.

Yum yum!

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there were four green speckled frogs.

Glug glug!

Four little speckled frogs,

Sat on a special log,

Eating some most delicious bugs.

Yum yum!

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there were three green speckled frogs.

Glug glug!

Three little speckled frogs,

Sat on a speckled log,

Eating some most delicious bugs.

Yum yum!

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there were two green speckled frogs.

Glug glug!

Two little speckled frogs,

Sat on a speckled log,

Eating some most delicious bugs.

Yum yum!

One jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there was one green speckled frog.

Glug glug!

One little speckled frog,

Sat on a speckled log,

Eating some most delicious bugs.

Yum yum!

He jumped into the pool,

Where it was nice and cool,

Then there were no green speckled frogs.

Glug glug!

For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow

For he’s a jolly good fellow,

For he’s a jolly good fellow

For he’s a jolly good fellow,

which nobody can deny!

Fun Fact: This song is also popular in the United Kingdom but has slightly different lyrics:

“For he’s a jolly good fellow, for he’s a jolly good fellow For he’s a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us!”

Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a Bear

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear,

Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair,

Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t really fuzzy,

Was he?

Golden Slumbers

Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,

Smiles await you when you rise.

Sleep, pretty baby, do not cry,

And I will sing a lullaby.

Care you know not, therefore sleep

While over you a watch I’ll keep.

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry,

And I will sing a lullaby.

Fun Fact: This song is based on the nursery rhyme Cradle Song, but the lyrics were changed by Paul McCartney and performed by The Beatles.

Grand Old Duke of York

Oh, the grand old Duke of York

He had ten thousand men

He marched them up to the top of the hill

And he marched them down again

And when they were up, they were up

And when they were down, they were down

And when they were only half-way up

They were neither up nor down.

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah

Come light the menorah

Let’s have a party

We’ll all dance the hora

Gather ’round the table

We’ll give you a treat,

Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat

And while we are playing

The candles are burning low

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah

Come light the menorah

Let’s have a party

We’ll all dance the hora

Gather ’round the table

We’ll give you a treat,

Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat

And while we are playing

The candles are burning low

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah

Come light the menorah

Let’s have a party

We’ll all dance the hora

Gather ’round the table

We’ll give you a treat,

Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat

And while we are playing

The candles are burning low

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

One for each night, they shed a sweet light

To remind us of days long ago

Head, Shoulder, Knees, and Toes

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes.

Eyes, and ears, and mouth,

and nose.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes–

knees and toes!

Head, shoulders, knees and toes–

knees and toes!

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,

knees and toes.

Eyes, and ears, and mouth,

and nose.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes–

knees and toes!

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

The mulberry bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

On a cold and frosty morning

This is the way we wash our face

Wash our face

This is the way we wash our face

On a cold and frosty morning

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

The mulberry bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

On a cold and frosty morning

This is the way we brush our teeth

Brush our teeth

This is the way we brush our teeth

On a cold and frosty morning

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

The mulberry bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

On a cold and frosty morning

This is the way we comb our hair

Comb our hair

This is the way we comb our hair

On a cold and frosty morning

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

The mulberry bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

On a cold and frosty morning

This is the way we put on our clothes

Put on our clothes

This is the way we put on our clothes

On a cold and frosty morning

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

The mulberry bush

Here we go ’round the mulberry bush

On a cold and frosty morning

Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey, diddle, diddle,

The cat and the fiddle,

The cow jumped over the moon;

The little dog laughed

To see such sport,

And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Fun Fact: The melody for this rhyme was first recorded in 1870 by composer and nursery rhyme collector James William Elliott.

Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, the mouse ran down.

Hickory dickory dock.

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck two, the mouse said “Boo!”

Hickory dickory dock

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck three, the mouse

said “Whee!”

Hickory dickory dock.

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck four, the mouse said

“No more!”

Hickory dickory dock.

Home on the Range

Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam

Where the deer and the antelope play,

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word

And the skies are not cloudy all day.

Home, home on the Range;

Where the deer and the antelope play;

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word,

And the skies are not cloudy all day.

Where the air is so pure and the zephyrs so free

And the breezes so balmy and light

That I would not exchange my home on the range

For all of the cities so bright

Home, home on the range

Where the deer and the antelope play

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word

And the skies are not cloudy all day.

How often at night when the heavens are bright

With the light of the glittering stars

I stand there amazed and I ask as I gaze

Does their glory exceed that of ours?

Home, home on the range

Where the deer and the antelope play

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word

And the skies are not cloudy all day

Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men

Couldn’t put Humpty together again

Humpty Dumpty sat on the ground

Humpty Dumpty looked all around

Gone were the chimneys, gone were the roofs

All he could see were ankles and hooves

Poor old Humpty

Poor old Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty counted to ten

Humpty Dumpty built up again

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men

Are happy that Humpty is together again

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns!

One a penny, two a penny,

Hot cross buns!

If you have no daughters,

Give them to your sons.

One a penny, two a penny,

Hot cross buns!

Hush, Little Baby

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word.

Papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird won’t sing,

Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring

And if that diamond ring turns brass,

Papa’s gonna buy you a looking glass

And if that looking glass gets broke,

Papa’s gonna buy you a billy goat

And if that billy goat won’t pull,

Papa’s gonna buy you a cart and bull

And if that cart and bull turn over,

Papa’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover

And if that dog named Rover won’t bark

Papa’s gonna buy you a horse and cart

And if that horse and cart fall down,

You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

I Can Sing a Rainbow

Red and yellow and pink and green

Purple and orange and blue,

I can sing a rainbow,

Sing a rainbow,

Sing a rainbow too.

Listen with your ears,

Listen with your eyes,

And sing everything you see!

I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me

Over the mountain, over the sea,

Back where my heart is longing to be,

Please let the light that shines on me

Shine on the one I love.

I see the moon; the moon sees me

Down through the leaves of the old oak tree.

Please let the light that shines on me

Shine on the one I love.

I hear the lark; the lark hears me,

Singing a song with a melody.

Please let the lark that sings for me

Sing for the one I love.

I kiss a rose; the rose kisses me,

Fragrant as only a rose can be.

Please let the Rose that comforts me

Comfort the one I love.

If You’re Happy and You Know It

If you’re happy and you know it,

clap your hands.

If you’re happy and you know it,

clap your hands.

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

clap your hands.

If you’re happy and you know it,

stomp your feet.

If you’re happy and you know it,

stomp your feet.

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

stomp your feet.

If you’re happy and you know it,

nod your head.

If you’re happy and you know it,

nod your head.

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

nod your head.

If you’re happy and you know it,

shout, “Hooray!” (Hooray!)

If you’re happy and you know it,

shout, “Hooray!” (Hooray!)

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

shout, “Hooray!” (Hooray!)

If you’re happy and you know it, do all four.

Clap your hands! clap!

Stomp your feet!

Nod your head!

Shout, “Hooray!” (Hooray!)

If you’re happy and you know it, do all four.

Clap your hands!

Stomp your feet!

Nod your head!

Shout, “Hooray!” (Hooray!”)

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

clap your hands.

If you’re happy and you know it,

and you really want to show it,

if you’re happy and you know it,

clap your hands.

I’m a Little Teapot

I’m a little teapot

Short and stout.

Here is my handle,

Here is my spout.

When I get all steamed up

Hear me shout:

Tip me over

And pour me out!

Tip: This song is often performed with actions, such as extending one arm like the spout, placing the other arm like a handle, and bending sideways to pour.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider

climbed up the water spout.

Down came the rain

and washed the spider out.

Out came the sun and dried up all the rain.

So the itsy bitsy spider

climbed up the spout again.

I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad

I’ve been workin’ on the railroad,

All the live long day.

I’ve been workin’ on the railroad,

Just to pass the time away.

Can’t you hear the whistle blowing?

Rise up so early in the morn.

Can’t you hear the captain shoutin’

“Dinah, blow your horn?”

Dinah, won’t you blow,

Dinah, won’t you blow your horn, you horn?

Dinah, won’t you blow,

Dinah, won’t you blow your horn?

Hey, someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah.

Someone’s in the kitchen, I know.

Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah

Strumming on the old banjo.

And singing, fee, fie, fiddle-e-i-o.

Fee, fie, fiddle-e-i-o-o-o-o.

Fee, fie, fiddle-e-i-o.

Strumming on the old banjo.

Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water.

Jack fell down and broke his crown,

And Jill came tumbling after.

Then up got Jack and said to Jill,

As in his arms he took her,

“Brush off that dirt for you’re not hurt,

Let’s fetch that pail of water.”

So Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch the pail of water,

And took it home to Mother dear,

Who thanked her son and daughter.

An illustration of a dog holding a bone in it's mouth.

Jack Be Nimble

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick,

Jack jump over the candle-stick.

Jack jumped high, Jack jumped low,

Jack jumped over and burned his toe!

Jack Sprat

Jack Sprat could eat no fat,

His wife could eat no lean.

And so between them both, you see,

They licked the platter clean.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O’er the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bobtails ring

Making spirits bright

What fun it is to ride and sing

A sleighing song tonight

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

A day or two ago

I thought I’d take a ride

And soon, Miss Fanny Bright

Was seated by my side

The horse was lean and lank

Misfortune seemed his lot

He got into a drifted bank

And then we got upsot

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,

His name is my name too.

Whenever we go out,

The people always shout,

There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.

Dah dah dah dah, dah dah dah

Johnny Works with One Hammer

Johnny works with one hammer,

One hammer, one hammer,

Johnny works with one hammer,

Then he works with two.

Johnny works with two hammers,

Two hammers, two hammers,

Johnny works with two hammers,

Then he works with three.

Johnny works with three hammers,

Three hammers, three hammers,

Johnny works with three hammers,

Then he works with four.

Johnny works with four hammers,

Four hammers, four hammers,

Johnny works with four hammers,

Then he works with five.

Johnny works with five hammers,

Five hammers, five hammers,

Johnny works with five hammers,

Then he goes to sleep.

Knick Knack, Paddy Whack

This old man, he played one,

He played knick knack on my thumb.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played two,

He played knick knack on my shoe.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played three,

He played knick knack on my knee.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played four,

He played knick knack on my door.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played five,

He played knick knack on my hive.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played six,

He played knick knack on my sticks.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played seven,

He played knick knack up in heaven.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played eight,

He played knick knack on my gate.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played nine.

He played knick knack on my spine.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played ten.

He played knick knack once again.

With a knick knack, paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

This old man came rolling home.

Let’s Make a Pizza

Let’s make a pizza.

Roll out the dough.

Toss it up high.

Stretch it out slow slow slow.

Spread on tomato sauce.

Sprinkle on cheese.

Put on some pepperoni,

Cook it in the oven, then eat.

I like to eat pizza. How about you?

Pizza for breakfast and dinner too.

Runny red sauce and cheesy goo,

Grab a big slice and chew chew chew.

Crunch crunch crunch.

Yum yum yum.

Let’s make a pizza,

Let’s make a pizza.

Roll out the dough.

Toss it up high.

Stretch it out slow slow slow.

Spread on tomato sauce.

Sprinkle on cheese.

Put on some pepperoni,

Cook it in the oven, then eat.

I like to eat pizza. How about you?

Pizza for breakfast and dinner too.

Runny red sauce and cheesy goo,

Grab a big slice and chew chew chew.

Crunch crunch crunch.

Yum yum yum.

Let’s make a pizza,

Let’s make a pizza.

Little Bo-Peep

Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep,

And can’t tell where to find them;

Leave them alone, And they’ll come home,

Wagging their tails behind them.

Little Jack Horner

Little Jack Horner

Sat in the corner,

Eating a Christmas pie;

He put in his thumb,

And pulled out a plum,

And said ‘What a good boy am I

Little Miss Muffet

Little Miss Muffet

Sat on a tuffet,

Eating her curds and whey;

Along came a spider,

Who sat down beside her

And frightened Miss Muffet away

Little Poll Parrot

Little Poll Parrot

Sat in his garret

Eating toast and tea;

A little brown mouse

Jumped into the house,

And stole it all away.

London Bridge is Falling Down

London Bridge is falling down,

Falling down, falling down,

London Bridge is falling down,

My fair lady.

Lucy Locket

Lucy Locket lost her pocket,

Kitty Fisher found it;

Not a penny was there in it,

Only ribbon round it.

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb,

little lamb, little lamb.

Mary had a little lamb,

its fleece was white as snow.

And everywhere that Mary went,

Mary went, Mary went,

And everywhere that Mary

went, the lamb was sure to go.

It followed her to school one day,

school one day, school one day.

It followed her to school one day,

which was against the rule.

It made the children laugh and play,

laugh and play, laugh and play.

It made the children laugh and play

to see the lamb at school.

And so the teacher sent it out,

sent it out, sent it out.

And so the teacher sent it out, but

still it lingered near.

It stood and waited round about,

round about, round about.

It stood and waited round

about, till Mary did appear.

Miss Mary Mack

Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack

All dressed in black, black, black

With silver buttons, buttons, buttons

All down her back, back, back.

She asked her mother, mother, mother

For 50 cents, cents, cents

To see the elephants, elephants, elephants

Jump over the fence, fence, fence.

They jumped so high, high, high

They reached the sky, sky, sky

And they didn’t come back, back, back

‘Til the 4th of July, ly, ly!

Miss Polly Had a Dolly
Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick.
So she phoned for the doctor to be quick, quick, quick.
The doctor came with his bag and his hat
And he knocked at the door with a rat-a-tat-tat.
He looked at the dolly and he shook his head
And he said “Miss Polly, put her straight to bed!”
He wrote on a paper for a pill, pill, pill
“I’ll be back in the morning yes I will, will, will.”

Molly, My Sister
Molly, my sister and I fell out,
And what do you think it was all about?
She loved coffee and I loved tea,
And that was the reason we couldn’t agree.

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

My Bonnie lies over the ocean

My Bonnie lies over the sea

Well my Bonnie lies over the ocean

Yeah bring back my Bonnie to me

Yeah bring back, ah bring back

Oh bring back my Bonnie to me to me

Oh bring back, oh bring back

Oh bring back my Bonnie to me

Well my Bonnie lies over the ocean

My Bonnie lies over the sea

Yeah my Bonnie lies over the ocean

Oh I said bring back my Bonnie to me

Yeah bring back, ah bring back

Oh bring back my Bonnie to me to me

Oh bring back, ah bring back

Oh bring back my Bonnie to me

My Paddle’s Keen and Bright

My paddles keen and bright,

Flashing like silver;

Swift as the wild goose flight,

Dip, dip, and swing.

Dip, dip, and swing them back,

Flashing like silver;

Swift as the wild goose flight,

Dip, dip and swing.

Tip: This song is thought to help paddlers in canoes keep their strokes in unison.

Oats and Beans and Barley Grow

Oats and beans and barley grow

Do you or I or anyone know how oats and beans and barley grow?

First the farmer plants the seeds

Stands up tall and takes his ease

Stamps his feet and claps his hands

And turns around to view his land

Oats and beans and barley grow

Do you or I or anyone know how oats and beans and barley grow?

Then the farmer watches the ground

Watches the sun shine all around

Stamps his feet and claps his hands

And turns around to view his land

Oats and beans and barley grow

Do you or I or anyone know how oats and beans and barley grow?

Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone

Oh where, oh where has my little dog gone?

Oh where, oh where can he be?

With his ears cut short and his tail cut long,

Oh where, oh where can he be?

Old Brass Wagon

Circle to the left, the old brass wagon.

You’re the one my darlin’.

Circle to the right, the old brass wagon.

You’re the one my darlin’.

Everybody in, the old brass wagon.

You’re the one my darlin’.

Everybody out, the old brass wagon.

You’re the one my darlin’.

Everybody out, the old brass wagon.

You’re the one my darlin’.

Old King Cole

Old King Cole was a merry old soul

And a merry old soul was he

He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl

And he called for his fiddlers three.

Every fiddler he had a fiddle

And a very fine fiddle had he

Oh, there’s none so rare, as can compare

With King Cole and his fiddlers three

Old McDonald Had a Farm

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a cow, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘moo moo’ here,

and a ‘moo moo’ there,

here a ‘moo,’ there a ‘moo,’

everywhere a “moo moo.”

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a horse, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘neigh neigh’ here,

and a ‘neigh neigh’ there,

here a ‘neigh,’ there a ‘neigh,’

everywhere a ‘neigh neigh.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a duck, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘quack quack’ here,

and a ‘quack quack’ there,

here a ‘quack,’ there a ‘quack,’

everywhere a ‘quack quack.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a pig, e-i-e-i-o.

With an ‘oink oink’ here,

and an ‘oink oink’ there,

here an ‘oink,’ there an ‘oink,’

everywhere am ‘oink oink.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a sheep, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘baa baa’ here,

and a ‘baa baa’ there,

here a ‘baa,’ there a ‘baa,’

everywhere a ‘baa baa.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a chicken, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘cluck cluck’ here,

and a ‘cluck cluck’ there,

here a ‘cluck,’ there a ‘cluck,’

everywhere a ‘cluck cluck.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

And on his farm he had a dog, e-i-e-i-o.

With a ‘woof woof’ here,

and a ‘woof woof’ there,

here a ‘woof,’ there a ‘woof,’

everywhere a ‘woof woof.’

Old MacDonald had a farm, e-i-e-i-o.

One for the Money
One for the money,

Two for the show;

Three to make ready,

And four to go.

Tip: Children used to chant this rhyme before starting a race.

One Two Buckle My Shoe

One, two, buckle my shoe;

Three, four, knock at the door;

Five, six, pick up sticks;

Seven, eight, lay them straight;

Nine, ten, a big fat hen

One, Two, Three, Four, Five

One, two, three, four, five,

Once I caught a fish alive,

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,

Then I let it go again.

Why did you let it go?

Because it bit my finger so.

Which finger did it bite?

This little finger on my right.

Illustration of children in the forest one picking berries, two children on a log over a river.

Over the River and Through the Woods

Over the river and through the woods,

To grandmother’s house we go;

The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh,

Through (the) white and drifted snow!

Over the river and through the woods,

Oh, how the wind does blow!

It stings the toes and bites the nose,

As over the ground we go.

Over the river and through the woods,

To have a first-rate play;

Oh, hear the bells ring, “Ting-a-ling-ling!”

Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!

Over the river and through the woods,

Trot fast, my dapple gray!

Spring over the ground,

Like a hunting hound!

For this is Thanksgiving Day.

Over the river and through the woods,

And straight through the barnyard gate.

We seem to go extremely slow

It is so hard to wait!

Over the river and through the woods,

Now Grandmother’s cap I spy!

Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done?

Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!

Tip: Over the River and Through the Woods was originally published in 1844 as a poem written by Lydia Maria Child.

Pat-a-Cake

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man

Bake me a cake as fast as you can

Pat it and prick it and mark it with “B”

Put it in the oven for baby and me

Peter Piper
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;

If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,

Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked

Puff the Magic Dragon

Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee

Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff

And brought him strings, and sealing wax, and other fancy stuff

Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail

Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff’s gigantic tail

Noble kings and princes would bow whenever they came

Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name

Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys

Painted wings and giant’s rings make way for other toys

One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more

And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar

His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain

Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane

Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave

So Puff, that mighty dragon, sadly slipped into his cave

Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea

And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee

The Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts

She made some tarts,

All on a summer’s day;

The Knave of Hearts

He stole those tarts,

And took them clean away.

The King of Hearts

Called for the tarts,

And beat the knave full sore;

The Knave of Hearts

Brought back the tarts,

And vowed he’d steal no more.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Rain, rain go away.

Come again some other day

Little Suzy want to play

So, rain, rain go away.

Rock a Bye Baby

Rock a bye baby on the tree top,

When the wind blows the cradle will rock,

When the bough breaks the cradle will fall,

And down will come baby, cradle and all

Roses are Red

Roses are red

Violets are blue,

Sugar is sweet

And so are you.

Round and Round the Garden

Round and round the garden, like a teddy bear

(Trace your finger in a circle around your baby’s palm)

One step, two step…

(Walk your fingers up your baby’s arm)

Tickle you under there!

(Tickle them under the chin or arm)

Tip: This English nursery rhyme comes with actions to make it even more fun!

Row, Row, Row your Boat

Row, row, row your boat

Gently down the stream

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily

Life is but a dream

Simple Simon

Simple Simon met a pieman,

Going to the fair;

Said Simple Simon to the pieman,

“Let me taste your ware.”

Said the pieman unto Simon,

“Show me first your penny.”

Said Simple Simon to the pieman,

“Indeed (Sir), I have not any.”

Simple Simon went a-fishing,

For to catch a whale;

But all the water he had got

Was in his mother’s pail.

Simple Simon went to look,

If plums grew on a thistle;

He pricked his fingers very much,

Which made poor Simon whistle.

He went for water in a sieve,

But soon it all fell through;

And now poor Simple Simon

Bids you all adieu.

Sing, Sing, What Shall I Sing?

Sing, sing, what shall I sing?

Cat’s run away with the pudding-string!

Do, do, what shall I do?

The cat has bitten it quite in two.

An illustration of a boy cheering with music notes above his head.

Skip to My Lou

Lost my partner, what’ll I do?

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus:

Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou.

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Little red wagon, painted blue.

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus

Flies in the buttermilk, two by two

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus

Flies in the sugar bowl, shoo shoo shoo!

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus

Going to Texas, two by two

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus

Cat’s in the cream jar, what’ll I do?

Skip to my Lou, my darling.

Chorus

Tip: This song originally went along with a dance. Players would begin by skipping hand in hand in a ring.

A player in the center would sing, “Lost my partner, what’ll I do?” as the other players passed by.

The player in the middle would then choose another partner from those passing by and their partner would move to the center.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high

There’s a land that I heard of

Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow

Skies are blue

And the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true

Someday I’ll wish upon a star

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where troubles melt like lemon drops

Away above the chimney tops

That’s where you’ll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow

Bluebirds fly

Birds fly over the rainbow

Why then, oh, why can’t I?

Somewhere over the rainbow

Bluebirds fly

Birds fly over the rainbow

Why then, oh, why can’t I?

If happy little bluebirds fly

Beyond the rainbow

Why, oh why can’t I?

Tip: This beloved song is from the movie The Wizard of Oz.

Star Light, Star Bright

Star light, star bright,

First star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have this wish I wish tonight.

Stella Ella Olla

Stella Ella Ola,

Clap, clap, clap.

Stella Ella Ola,

Clap, clap, clap.

Oopsy, oopsy, bow wow wow,

Oopsy, oopsy, bow wow wow.

Oopsy, oopsy, bow wow wow,

Oopsy, oopsy, bow wow wow.

My mother told me,

If I was goody,

That she would buy me,

A rubber dolly.

Tip: This song is a popular call-and-response hand clap.

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, reach up high,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, bend down low,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toes,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, go to bed,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, rest your head,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn out the lights,

Teddy bear, teddy bear, say “good night”

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

If you go down to the woods today,

You’re in for a big surprise.

If you go down to the woods today,

You’ll never believe your eyes.

For every bear that ever there was,

Is gathered there for certain because,

Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

Ten in Bed

There were ten in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were nine in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were eight in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were seven in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were six in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were five in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were four in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were three in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There were two in the bed

and the little one said,

“Roll over! Roll over!”

So they all rolled over and one fell out.

There was one in the bed

and the little one said,

“Goodnight!”

Illustration of abc blocks stacked on top of each other.

The Alphabet Song

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

H-I-J-K-LMNOP

Q-R-S

T-U-V

W and X

Y and Zee

Now I know my ABCs

Next time won’t you sing with me?

Tip: ABCmouse has a fun and catchy song for every letter of the alphabet. Check them out here.

The Ants Go Marching

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching one by one,

The little one stops to suck his thumb

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching two by two,

The little one stops to tie his shoe

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching three by three,

The little one stops to climb a tree

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching four by four,

The little one stops to shut the door

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching five by five,

The little one stops to take a dive

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching six by six,

The little one stops to pick up sticks

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching seven by seven,

The little one stops to pray to heaven

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching eight by eight,

The little one stops to roller skate

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching nine by nine,

The little one stops to check the time

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah

The ants go marching ten by ten,

The little one stops to shout “The End”,

And they all go marching down to the ground

To get out of the rain.

The Christmas Song

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Jack Frost nipping at your nose

Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir

Folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe

Helps to make the season bright

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow

Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa’s on his way

He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh

And every mother’s child is gonna spy

To see if reindeer really know how to fly

And so I’m offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it’s been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

And so I’m offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it’s been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas, have a Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you

The Farmer in the Dell

The farmer in the dell

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The farmer in the dell

The farmer takes a wife

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The farmer takes a wife

The wife takes the child

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The wife takes the child

The child takes the nurse

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The child takes the nurse

The nurse takes the cow

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The nurse takes the cow

The cow takes the dog

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The cow takes the dog

The dog takes the cat

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The dog takes the cat

The cat takes the mouse

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The cat takes the mouse

The mouse takes the cheese

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The mouse takes the cheese

The cheese stands alone

Hi-ho, the derry-o

The cheese stands alone

The Muffin Man

Do you know the Muffin man

The Muffin man, the Muffin man

Oh, do you know the Muffin man

Who lives on Drury Lane?

Oh yes, we know the Muffin man

The Muffin man, the Muffin man

Oh yes, we know the Muffin man

Who lives on Drury Lane?

Oh, we all know the Muffin man

The Muffin Man, the Muffin man

Oh, we all know the Muffin man

Who lives on Drury Lane?

The Wheels on the Bus

The wheels on the bus go round and round,

round and round, round and round.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,

all through the town.

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish,

swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish.

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish,

all through the town.

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep,

beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep.

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep,

all through the town.

The people on the bus go up and down,

up and down, up and down.

The people on the bus go up and down,

all through the town.

The babies on the bus go, whah, whah, whah,

whah, whah, whah, whah, whah, whah.

The babies on the bus go whah, whah, whah,

all through the town.

The grownups on the bus go shh, shh, shh,

shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.

The grownups on the bus go shh, shh, shh,

all through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,

round and round, round and round.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,

all through the town.

All through the town.

This Little Piggy

This little piggy went to market,

This little piggy stayed home,

This little piggy had roast beef,

This little piggy had none,

And this little piggy went

Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!

Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum

Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Agreed to have a battle;

For Tweedledum said Tweedledee

Had spoiled his nice new rattle.

Just then flew down a monstrous crow,

As black as a tar-barrel;

Which frightened both the heroes so,

They quite forgot their quarrel.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high,

like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Twinkle, twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Twinkle, twinkle all the night,

sharing with us all your light.

Twinkle, twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Three Little Kittens
The three little kittens, they lost their mittens,

And they began to cry,

“Oh, mother dear, we sadly fear,

That we have lost our mittens.”

“What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens!

Then you shall have no pie.”

“Meow, meow, meow.”

“Then you shall have no pie.”

The three little kittens, they found their mittens,

And they began to cry,

“Oh, mother dear, see here, see here,

For we have found our mittens.”

“Put on your mittens, you silly kittens,

And you shall have some pie.

Three cute fluffy kittens in a pink box with paw prints on it.

Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral

Over in Killarney, many years ago

My mother sang a song to me in tones so sweet and low

Just a simple little ditty, in her good old Irish way

And I’d give the world if she could sing that song of hers today

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral

Too-ra-loo-ra-li

Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral

Hush now don’t you cry

Tip: This song is also known as Irish Lullaby.

Where is Thumbkin?

Where is thumbkin?

Here I am!

How are you today sir?

Very well I thank you!

Run AWAY!

Tip: This rhyme is typically done with hand gestures, with children showing their thumbs one at a time when singing “Where is Thumbkin?” and then hiding them behind their backs when singing “run away.”

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night

Sailed off in a wooden shoe,

Sailed on a river of crystal light

Into a sea of dew

“Where are you going, and what do you wish?”

The old moon asked the three

“We have come to fish for the herring-fish

That live in this beautiful sea;

Nets of silver and gold have we,”

Said Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.

The old moon laughed and sang a song,

As they rocked in the wooden shoe;

And the wind that sped them all night long

Ruffled the waves of dew;

The little stars were the herring-fish

That lived in the beautiful sea

“Now cast your nets wherever you wish,”

“Never afraid are we!”

So cried the stars to the fishermen three,

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

All night long their nets they threw

To the stars in the twinkling foam,

Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe,

Bringing the fishermen home:

‘Twas all so pretty a sail, it seemed

As if it could not be;

And some folk thought ‘twas a dream they’d dreamed

Of sailing that beautiful sea;

But I shall name you the fishermen three:

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

You Are My Sunshine

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You’ll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don’t take my sunshine away

Illustration of a child hanging from a bright yellow moon

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