Modern rhymes – Nursery Rhymes

Fifty Nifty United States

All Nursery Rhymes — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:18:07 +0000

A contemporary song written by Ray Charles while he was the music director of the choral grouo “The Young Americans”, “Fifty Nifty United States” is a popular song used to teach children the names of the fifty states of the USA.

The lyrics of the song list all fifty states in alphabetical order, making it easier for children to memorize them. The catchy tune and repetitive nature of the song have made it a popular educational tool in classrooms across the United States.

“Fifty Nifty United States” Lyrics

Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies;
Fifty nifty stars in the flag that billows so beautif’ly 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 ev’ry state in the U.S.A.
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, Ohio;
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas;
Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
North, south, east, west, in our calm, objective opinion,
(Name of home state) 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 ev’ry state in the good old
U_______S__________A_________.

Horsey, Horsey

All Nursery Rhymes — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:11:32 +0000

Originally written as a comedy song in 1937 by Paddy Roberts, this nursery rhyme is well-loved by parents and schools because it institutes the use of onomatopoeia – words that sound like their meanings. These words are pronounced rather exaggeratedly or with much emphasis to entice the children’s attention and stimulate memory retention.

“Horsey, Horsey” Lyrics

Horsey horsey don’t you stop
Just let your feet go clippetty clop
The tail goes swish and the wheels go round
Giddy up, we’re homeward bound

What Did Delaware

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:15:23 +0000

The What Did Delaware song is a repetitive song that works its way through American locations, asking and answering questions. It is perceived to be a silly, nonsense song but this doesn’t stop it from being a popular choice with children across the US.

It was originally written back in 1959 but Irving Gordon created puns in about fifteen different states. This was not Irving’s first attempt at a song inspired by America and he actually chose to write this one because of the popularity of his first attempt.

The song has received plenty of acclaim from other artists and was recorded by Perry Como in 1959, turning it into a popular hit with audiences from around the world. These days, the song’s copyright is owned by Sony which means that if you want to reproduce it then you need to seek permission from Sony before your decide to proceed.

What Did Delaware Lyrics

Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys? Oh, what did Delaware?
I ask you now as a personal friend, what did Delaware?

She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys. She wore her New Jersey.
I tell you now as a personal friend, she wore her New Jersey.

Oh, what does Iowa? She weighs a Washington.
Oh, what does Idaho? She hoes her Maryland.
Oh, what does Tennessee? She sees what Arkansas.
Oh, where has Oregon? She’s gone to Oklahoma.
Oh, what did Massa-chew? She chewed her Connecti-cud.
Oh, how did Flori-die? She died in Missouri.

The version Nr.2 of the What Did Delaware

What did Delaware, boys?
What did Delaware?
What did Delaware, boys?
What did Delaware?
She wore a brand New Jersey,
She wore a brand New Jersey,
She wore a brand New Jersey,
That’s what she did wear.

Why did Cali-phone ya,
Why did Cali-phone?
Why did Cali-phone ya,
Was she all alone?
She phoned to say “Hawaii”
She phoned to say (“How-ah-yee”)
She phoned to say “Hawaii”
That’s why she did phone.

Where has Oregon, boys,
Where has Oregon?
If you want Alaska,
(I’ll-ask-a) where she’s gone.
She went to pay her Texas
She went to pay her Texas
She went to pay her Texas,
That’s where she has gone.

What did Mississip, boys,
What did Mississip?
What did Mississip, boys,
Through her pretty lips?
She sipped a Minna-soda,
She sipped a Minna-soda,
She sipped a Minna-soda,
That’s what she did sip.

How did Wiscon-sin, boys?
She stole a New-brass-key,
Too bad that Arkan-saw, boys,
And so did Tenna-see.
It made poor Flori-die, boys,
It made poor Flori-die, you see,
She died in Missouri, boys,
She died in Missouri!

Little Liza Jane

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:48:24 +0000

Little Liza Jane, also known as Lil Liza Jane, is a traditional folk song that was first printed in 1916 when it was credited to Countess Ada de Lauchau. However, its origins are believed to go back even further. The melody was virtually identical to the classic Camptown Races by Stephen Foster in 1850.

It’s unlikely that Liza Jane was a real person, even though the original composer of the tune isn’t known. That’s because Liza Jane was a name that was regularly used for women in minstrel shows of the time.

Interestingly, the song was originally deemed to be a southern dialect song and was used on TV in 1916. There are plenty of links to black history in this song and many historians state that it was sung by slaves as they worked and passed down through the generations until it became the modern song that many still sing to their children.

Little Liza Jane Lyrics

Where is my tambourine wait a minute I’ll get your tambourine
Got my tambourine get your thing baby
What’s wrong with you what is it you want
Can’t forget my tambourine boy want a minute
This is a folk tune nad it’s called Little Liza Jane
We get some rhythm started here and see what happens
I got a beau you ain’t got none Little Liza Jean
I got a beau you ain’t got none Little Liza Jean
I got a beau you ain’t got none Little Liza Jean
I got a beau you ain’t got none Little Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Come my love and live with me
I will take good care of thee Little Liza Jean
Come my love and live with me
I will take good care of thee Little Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Hambone Hammer where you’ve been
Down by the river making gin
I know a man that’s three feet tall
Drink his liquor and has a ball
Saw him just the other day
He had a horse and a ball of hay
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Liza Jean Little Liza Jean
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Liza Jean Little Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
He took me to his great big town
Lots of people standing around
They were listening to a great big band
The bestest music in the land
I tell you once and tell you twice
Enjoy yourself and live your life
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Liza Jean Little Liza Jean
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Lisa Jane Jane Little Liza
Little Liza Jean Little Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean
Oh Little Liza Liza Jane oh Little Liza Liza Jean

Apples and Bananas

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:33:55 +0000

Children learn beautifully through play and singing, which is why there are so many educational nursery rhymes and songs. Apples and Bananas are another one of these, teaching little ones about the vowel sounds in the alphabet and helping them to remember them by using the rote learning style.

The song was recorded by one of the most well-known children’s singers, Raffi, in 1985 which brought Apples and Bananas to a wider audience and helped to significantly grow its popularity. It’s since been featured on Barney and Friends and The Wiggles, offering modern twists and giving children more opportunities to move and enjoy it all at the same time.

The original title of the song is believed to be “Oopples and Boo-noo-noos” and comes from North America, even though the author or composer is not known. This song continues to be a hugely popular choice and seems to be set to stay as a hit for kids.

Apples and Bananas Lyrics

I like to eat, eat, eat
Apples and bananas
I like to eat, eat, eat
Apples and bananas
Oh I like to ate, ate, ate
Aaples and bananays
I like to ate, ate, ate
Aaples and bananays
I like to eat, eat, eat
Eaples and beneneys
I like to eat, eat, eat
Eaples and beneneys
Oh, I like to ite, ite, ite
Iples and bininis
I like to ite, ite, ite
Iples and bininis
I like to ote, ote, ote
Oaples and bononos
I like to ote, ote, ote
Oaples and bononos
I like to ute, ute, ute
Uuples and bununus
I like to ute, ute, ute
Uuples and bununus

If All The Raindrops

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:50:22 +0000

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If All The Raindrops is a song that first appeared in the eighth season, twelfth episode of Barney Goes To School, on the 15^th August 1990. Initially the song was shorter, but the producers of the show later added a third stanza which is a reprise of the first paragraph. If All The Raindrops has a whimsical feel keeping in mind that sweets and lemon drops couldn’t possibly fall from the sky. However, pretend play is integral to a child’s psyche and development. This rhyme taps into the parts of the brain responsible for imagination making the child dream of a world where it rains tasty treats!

Few modern kids songs are this new, it is very rare that a song this recent is passed down orally by kids and parents, thus If All The Raindrops is part of a select few songs that include The Rubber Duckie Song from Sesame Street among others.

As the children sing this lovely song, they will often take actions in sync with the words. For instance, they can sprinkle their fingers to symbolize the rain and falling snowflakes.

They will hold their arms up and out to accompany the line “Oh what a world it could be!”. It depicts bewilderment and astonishment at having gumdrops and candy bars falling out of the sky. The children also lift their hands and make big circles to symbolize the sunbeams warming the ground.

If All The Raindrops

If all the raindrops
Were lemon drops and gumdrops
So what a rain that would be

Standing outside with my mouth open wide
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

If all the raindrops
Were lemon drops and gumdrops
Oh, what a rain that would be

I can get working
Oh, look at that
He, hope he gets everybody
Oh, come on

If all the snowflakes
Were candy bars and milkshakes
Oh, what a snow that would be

Standing outside with my mouth open wide
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

If all the snowflakes
Were candy bars and milkshakes
Oh, what a snow that would be

Yum, this is more milky
Yeah

If all the raindrops
Were lemon drops and gumdrops
Oh, what a rain that would be
Everybody

Standing outside with my mouth open wide
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

If all the raindrops
Were lemon drops and gumdrops
Oh, what a rain that would be

I’d be outside all day, me too

Make New Friends But Keep The Old

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:41:52 +0000

Make New Friends is a scout song that encourages young children to value their old friends even as they meet new people along the way. Starting with the 1960s, Girl Scouts would sing the Make New Friends But Keep The Old as they chanted and danced around a fire. The premise was that in the camp setting there is an eagerness and excitement to see new faces and make new acquaintances. Today, this song is one of the most popular song among girl scouts along with Little Sally Walker.
One could easily get carried away by excitement to discard the friends who accompanied them to the camp. The song likens a new friend to silver but an old friend is more or less like gold.

A fire burns bright,
It warms the heart.
We’ve been friends,
From the very start.
You help me,
And I’ll help you
And together
We will see it through.
The sky is blue
The Earth is green
I can help
To keep it clean.
Across the land
Across the sea
Friends forever
We will always be.

Rubber Duckie Song

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:13:40 +0000

The Rubber Duckie song has its roots in one episode of Sesame Street on the 25^th February 1970. The song was created by Jeff Moss along with Joe Raposo. Much to their surprise, Rubber Duckie became a popular hit in the media and ever since it is sung by children all across the United States and Canada.

Jim Henson, who was the voice of Ernie, a cheerful orange Muppet On Sesame Street, was instrumental in bringing the song to life. The producers saw it fit to name the song after Ernie’s rubber duck, which he affectionately named Rubber Duckie. The name stuck, and the only way for the music to go was up!

By September 1970, the song had made it to number 16 on Billboard Hot 100 and was making the headlines. It was no surprise that Rubber Duckie was nominated for the Grammy Award in 1970 for best children’s recordings. Today, Rubber Duckie is still very much a fan favorite both as a baby toys nursery rhyme and as a tory!

The Rubber Duckie

Well, here I am in my tubby again
And my tubby’s all filled with water and nice fluffy suds
And I’ve got my soap and washcloth to wash myself
And I’ve got my nifty scrub brush to help me scrub my back
And I’ve got a big fluffy towel to dry myself when I’m done
But there’s one other thing that makes tubby time the very best time of the whole day
And do you know what that is?
It’s a very special friend of mine my very favorite little pal

Rubber duckie you’re the one
You make bath time lots of fun
Rubber duckie I’m awfully fond of you

Rubber duckie joy of joys
When I squeeze you, you make noise
Rubber duckie you’re my very best friend it’s true

Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby
I find a little fellow who’s cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-dubby
Rubber duckie, you’re so fine
And I’m lucky that you’re mine
Rubber duckie, I’m awfully fond of you

Hey, rubber duckie would you like me to scrub your back with my little nifty scrub brush?
You would okay, how’s this?
Hey, you want me to scrub behind your ears?
Oh, I see you don’t have any ears, do you?
Well, how about your tummy?
Scrub his little duckie tummy
Oh, he’s ticklish oh-hoo

Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby
I find a little fellow who’s cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-dubby!
Rubber duckie, you’re so fine
And I’m lucky that you’re mine

Rubber duckie, I’d like a whole pond of
Rubber duckie, I’m awfully fond of you

Oh Mr Sun

All Nursery Rhymes — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:17:38 +0000

Oh Mr Sun is a children’s song that was published by Canadian singer Raffi on his 1970 album “Singable Songs for the Very Young”. The song was later featured in the children’s show Barney & Friends.

Oh Mr Sun Lyrics

Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me
Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Hiding behind a tree.
These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you,
Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me!
Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on me
Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Hiding behind a tree.
These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you,
Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun,
Please shine down on…
Please shine down on…
Please shine down on me!

Oh Mr Sun Music Sheet

Do You Hear What I Hear

All Nursery Rhymes — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:30:09 +0000

Do You Hear What I Hear is another contemporary song that became a part of every Christmas. Composed by Gloria Shayne with lyrics by Noel Regney in 1962 and recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale, the same group that made Little Drummer Boy popular in 1958.

It was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis, hence the last verse of the song refers to peace. The song was later covered by illustrious artists such as Pat Boone, Perry Como or Whitney Houston.

Do You Hear What I Hear Lyrics

Do you hear what I hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)

A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold

Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light

Tooty Ta

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:54:13 +0000

Generally, tracing the origins of a children’s song is quite difficult but it is not the case with Tooty Ta! The Tooty Ta song was written by Jack Hartmann and it came out in 2015. It is sometimes also known as the “Thumbs up, Elbows Back” song.

It is a classic follow the leader song with gibberish words that will make kids laugh and silly movements that are perfect as a warmup.

“Tooty Ta” Lyrics

CHORUS: A tooty-ta, a tooty-ta, a tooty ta-ta!
A tooty-ta, a tooty-ta, a tooty ta-ta!
Thumbs up CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back, Knees together CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back, Knees together, Feet apart CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back, Knees together, Feet apart, Bottoms up CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back, Knees together, Feet apart, Bottoms up, Head back CHORUS
Thumbs up, Elbows back, Knees together, Feet apart, Bottoms up, Head back, Tongue out, CHORUS

See You Later, Alligator

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:28:25 +0000

This simple and fun goodbye song is perfect for preschool and school-aged children alike. Unlike the famous rock and roll song, the kids version can be sung in different familiar tunes. Thus it will be even easier for kids to learn it.

To make the song even more fun, caregivers can add some movement to go along with the words of the song. Moreover, See You Later, Alligator can also be used as a call and response song.

“See You Later, Alligator” Kids Lyrics

See you later, alligator,
After a while, crocodile,
Blow a kiss, jellyfish.
Give a hug, ladybug,
See you soon, big baboon,
Out the door, dinosaur,
Take (good) care, polar bear,
Wave goodbye, butterfly.

“See You Later, Alligator” Alternative Version Lyrics

See You Later Alligator
Toodle-oo, Kangaroo
Bye-bye Butterfly
Gotta go, Buffalo
See you later, Alligator, that’s all for now
Gotta go
See you later, Alligator, that’s all for now
Gotta go

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:10:46 +0000

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around is a modern nursery rhyme and action song with recent origins. Each verse of this rhyme has a corresponding action and the song is best used in group settings, in camps, preschools or kindergartens.

“Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around” Lyrics

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”.

Where is Thumbkin

All Nursery Rhymes — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:15:12 +0000

Where is Thumbkin is one of the most popular finger plays. Although its origins are unclear, earlier versions of the song were sung in the early 20th century. The song was popularized by Barney from the PBS series Barney & Friends.

The song is set to the tune of the popular French nursery rhyme “Frere Jacques” or its English version “Are you sleeping, Brother John”.

The song is very easy to learn as each stanza is very similar to the first one, the only difference is the name of the fingers (thumbkin, pointer, tallman, ringman, baby).

Where is Thumbkin Lyrics

Where is thumbkin?
Where is thumbkin?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Where is pointer? Where is pointer?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Where is tallman? Where is tallman?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Where is ringman? Where is ringman?
Here I am.
Here I am.
How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Where is baby? Where is baby?
Here I am.
Here I am. How are you today sir?
Very well I thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Where’s the whole family? Where’s the whole family?
Here we are.
Here we are. How are you today sir?
Very well we thank you.
Run away. Run away.

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

All Nursery Rhymes — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:37:30 +0000

Most likely the lyrics of “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” are the result of an improvisation, hummed and transmitted by word of mouth, after the first Batman cartoon appeared in 1939.

Given how popular this song has become, some researchers have tried to trace its origins, which is of course uncertain. It appeared on TV for the first time in 1989 sung by Bart in the first episode of The Simpsons. However, multiple sources claim that it was already known in the 60s in schools and playgrounds. Folk parodies have always been popular with children and Jingle Bells was certainly a common source for them before Batman Smells appeared.

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Lyrics

Original version

Refrain
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost a wheel
And Joker got away

A Complete Version

Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse sloping sleigh
Joker’s on the go,
laughing all the way
The bells on Penguins ring
Make Riddler wanna fight
Two-Face wants to flip a coin
And sing this song tonight

Refrain
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost a wheel
And Joker got away

I Can Sing a Rainbow

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:58:25 +0000

I Can Sing a Rainbow was written by Arthur Hamilton but the song became very popular when Peggy Lee sang it in the 1955 musical Pete Kelly’s Blues.

The song continued to be popular over the decades as it is used to teach kids the name of colors. While it has been successfully teaching colors, the song does not teach kids the colors
of the rainbows as neither pink or purple are part of the rainbow.

I Can Sing a Rainbow Lyrics

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 eyes
Listen with your ears
And sing everything you see
I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing along with me

Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue
I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow too

Songs about colors

De Colores

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“De Colores” (Of colors) is a popular and beloved song in Spanish-speaking countries, with unclear…

Down by The Station

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:54:26 +0000

Down by the Station is a contemporary nursery rhyme and one of the most popular children’s train songs. The first written account of the song dates back to a 1931 edition of the children’s magazine “Recreation” edited by the National Recreation Association.

The first known recording of “Down by the Station” happened in 1948 by Slim Gaillard and Lee Ricks but the song was made famous by Tommy Dorsey’s version from the same year.

The tune of the song is very similar to the popular French song “Alouette”.

Down by The Station Lyrics

Down by the station
Early in the morning
See the little pufferbellies
All in a row
See the station master
Turn the little handle
Puff, puff, toot, toot
Off we go!

Do Your Ears Hang Low?

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:14:26 +0000

Most likely referring to the ears of a hound or hare “Do Your Ears Hang Low” is a group song, sung by kids together when going camping or participating in various activities.

The children’s version of this song comes from an older rhyme sung by soldiers, whose inappropriate lyrics have been adapted.

“Do Your Ears Hang Low?” Lyrics

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?

Do your ears stand high?
Do they reach up to the sky?
Do they droop when they are wet?
Do they stiffen when they’re dry?
Can you wave them at your neighbor
With an element of flavor?
Do your ears stand high?

Do your ears flip-flop?
Can you use them as a mop?
Are they stringy at the bottom?
Are they curly at the top?
Can you use them for a swatter?
Can you use them for a blotter?
Do your ears flip-flop?

Do your ears stick out?
Can you waggle them about?
Can you flap them up and down
As you fly around the town?
Can you shut them up for sure
When you hear an awful bore?
Do your ears stick out?

Do your ears give snacks?
Are they all filled up with wax?
Do you eat it in the morning
Do you eat it in the bath?
Do you eat it with a scone
Or do you eat it on its own?
Do your ears give snacks?

Do your ears fall off?
Do they dangle when you cough?
Can you juggle them for fun?
And put them back when you are done?
Can you do some origami?
Can you chew them like salami?
Do your ears fall off?

“Do your ears hang low?” Song

UK Version

Do your ears hang low?
Can you swing them to and fro?
Can you tie them in a knot?
Can you tie them in a bow?
Can you swing them over your shoulder like a regimental soldier
Do your ears hang low?

O Christmas Tree

All Nursery Rhymes — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:33:16 +0000

Today a very popular Christmas song in America “O Christams tree” was originally written in German by composer Ernst Anschütz (1824) more as an ode to the beauty and permanence of the evergreen fir tree. It was supposed to be a metaphor about the virtue of fidelity in love.

Initially the german song “O Tannenbaum” was not about and did not refer to the Christmas tree. The first reference to Christmas was made by the author himself, who added some lyrics to the original version.

Thus it was taken over and adapted as a Christmas carol in many other languages around the world.

“O Christmas Tree” Lyrics

Version1

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us!
They are green when summer days are bright,
They are green when winter snow is white.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!
How oft at Christmas tide the sight,
O green fir tree, gives us delight!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Forever true your colour.
Your boughs so green in summertime
Stay bravely green in wintertime.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Forever true your colour.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
You fill my heart with music.
Reminding me on Christmas Day
To think of you and then be gay.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
You fill my heart with m

Version 2

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure dost thou bring me!
For ev’ry year the Christmas tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure dost thou bring me!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are thy branches!
Not only green when summer’s here
But in the coldest time of year.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are thy branches!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How sturdy God hath made thee!
Thou bidd’st us all place faithfully
Our trust in God, unchangingly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How sturdy God hath made thee!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!

Mares Eat Oats (Mairzy Doats)

All Nursery Rhymes — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:56:11 +0000

Inspired by an old traditional English rhyme for children, “Mairzy Doats” is a 1943 composition by Milton Drake, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston.

The unintelligible lyrics of “Mairzy Doats” have a very pleasant melodic line and can be decrypted as “Mares Eat Oats”. Here are the lyrics:

Marezedotes,
doezedotes
littlelambszedyvy
kidzedyvy too.’

Mares eat oats;
Does eat oats;
Little lambs eat ivy;
Kids eat ivy too.

The song was first heard on the radio in New York at WOR station, sung by Al Trace and was then taken over in popular culture by various artists. Along with the notable Merry Macs band, The Pied Pipers where the ones that made the song popular (1944).

“Mairzy Doats” Lyrics

I know a ditty nutty as a fruitcake
Goofy as a goon and silly as a loon
Some call it pretty,
others call it crazy
But they all sing this tune:

Mairzy doats and dozy doats
And liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn’t you?
Yes! Mairzy doats and dozy doats
and liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn’t you?

If the words sound queer
And funny to your ear,
A little bit jumbled and jivey
Sing “Mares eat oats
And does eat oats
And little lambs eat ivy”

Oh! Mairzy doats and dozy doats
And liddle lamzy divey
A kiddley divey too, wouldn’t you?
A kiddley divey too, wouldn’t you?

Dance to Your Daddy

All Nursery Rhymes — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:34:25 +0000

Dance to your Daddy, sometimes known as “When the Boat Comes In” is a nursery rhyme first published in 1849 in “Songs of the bards of the Tyne” by Joseph Robson.

It became popular again in the 1970s when a modern version of the song was used as the theme song for the BBC serial “When The Boat Comes In”, so much that nowadays most people know the modern lyrics of the song.

Below you can find both lyrics sets, first the modern version and then the old version published in 1849. Usually only the first two stanzas are sung.

Dance to Your Daddy Lyrics

Modern lyrics

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

Dance to your Daddy sing to your mammy
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 mackerel on a little dishy
You shall have a mackerel when the boat comes in

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

Traditional Lyrics

Come here, my little Jacky
Now I’ve smoked my backey
Let’s have a bit crackey
Till the boat comes in

Chorus:
Dance to thy daddy, sing to thy mammy,
Dance to thy daddy, to thy mammy sing;
Thou shalt have a fishy on a little dishy,
Thou shalt have a fishy when the boat comes in.

Here’s thy mother humming,
Like a canny woman;
Yonder comes thy father,
Drunk – he cannot stand.
Chorus

Our Tommy’s always fuddling,
He’s so fond of ale,
But he’s kind to me,
I hope he’ll never fail.
Chorus

I like a drop mysel’,
When I can get it sly,
And thou, my bonny bairn,
Will lik’t as well as I.
Chorus

May we get a drop,
Oft as we stand in need;
And weel may the keel row
That brings the bairns their bread.
Chorus

Zoom Zoom, We’re Going to the Moon

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:18:11 +0000

Zoom Zoom is a fun song that is popular among preschoolers. It is also associated with a fun action game.

Game Instructions

Whenever the “zoom, zoom, zoom” part starts, hands are rubbed together while rocking them up in the air.

Next, players will pretend walking with their fingers while singing “If you want to take a trip, Climb abord my rocking ship”.

During the countdown, players will hold 5 fingers up and count down. “Blast Off!” is usually sang louder and kids may jump or start running.

“Zoom Zoom, We’re Going to the Moon” Lyrics

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
Blast off!

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:19:53 +0000

The song was originally written in 1907 by John Walter Bratton as an instrumental two step. In the next decades it featured as background music in Looney Tunes cartoons or in Buster Keaton’s movie “The General”.

The song’s lyrics were written in 1932 by Jimmy Kennedy. The song proved to be popular and soon it was sang in kindergartens, schools and camps by children. Its popularity never faded and today it is just as popular as ever.

“Teddy Bear’s Picnic

If you go down in the woods today
You’re sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today
You’d better go in disguise!
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain
Because today’s the day the
Teddy Bears have their picnic
Picnic time for Teddy Bears
The little Teddy Bears are having
A lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o’clock their Mommies and Daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they’re tired little Teddy Bears
Every Teddy Bear who’s been good
Is sure of a treat today
There’s lots of marvelous things to eat
And wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They’ll hide and seek as long as they please
‘Cause that’s the way the
Teddy Bears have their picnic
Picnic time for Teddy Bears
The little Teddy Bears are having
A lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o’clock their Mommies and Daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they’re tired little Teddy Bears
Because they’re tired little Teddy Bears

Hokey Cokey

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:07:48 +0000

Hokey Cokey is a very popular children’s dance song. It rose to popularity during the 1940s when it was recorded simultaneously in the UK by Jimmy Kennedy (The Hokey Cokey) in 1942 and in the United States by Robert Degan and Joe Brier (The Hokey Pokey Dance).

The song was also recorded by the Ram Trio in 1950 and by Ray Anthony’s orchestra in 1953, a version that charted in the USA.

The origins of the song can be traced back to the 19th century, it was first mentioned in Robert Chamber’s “Popular Rhymes of Scotland” in 1826. That version was very different from the contemporary one:

Fal de ral la, fal de ral la:
Hinkumbooby, round about;
Right hands in, and left hands out,
Hinkumbooby, round about;
Fal de ral la, fal de ral la
In 1872 a version called “Ugly Mug” was published:
I put my right hand in
I put my right hand out
I give my right hand, shake, shake, shake, and turn myself about

The song and dance moves vary between the United States and the United Kingdom. The UK version is slightly more popular wordlwide.

Dance Moves

In the first four verses the body part is moved according to the lyrics. On “You do the Hokey Cokey” each player joins their hands and rocks them side to side. On “And you turn around” players turn around clockwise with the hands still joined together.

During the chorus, during each “Whoa” that lasts three beats, players raise their joined hands and move towards the centre of the circle and on “the hokey cokey” or often “the hokey cokey cokey” they move outwards to their original positions.

On the last two verses, players will bend their knees and raise their arms then on “rah rah rah” they will raise their hands and clap them. In some areas, players will run towards the centre with their hands up.

Is it Hokey Cokey or Hokey Pokey?

Generally in the United Kingdom or Jamaica, the song is called Hokey Cokey and in the USA, Canada and Australia it is called Hokey Pokey. The first modern version of the song from 1942 by Jimmy Kennedy was called “The Cokey Cokey” while the first modern US version from 1944 was called “The Hokey Pokey”.

Why is it Called Hokey Cokey?

There are no certainties regarding the meaning of “Hokey Cokey” but supposedly the name of the song is derived from the magician’s incantation “Hocus Pocus”

“Hokey Cokey” Lyrics

You put your left arm in,
Your left arm out:
In, out, in, out.
You shake it all about.
You do the hokey cokey,
And you turn around.
That’s what it’s all about!

Chorus:

Whoa, the hokey cokey
Whoa, the hokey cokey
Whoa, the hokey cokey
Knees bend, arms stretch,
Rah, rah, rah!

The “left hand” is changed in subsequent stanzas with “right arm”, “left leg”, “right leg”, “whole self” or any other body part including “left hip”, “right hip”, “left elbow”, “right elbow” etc.

USA version

Both the song and the dance instructions differ slightly in the USA. While the first part of the song is similar, the chorus is different:

You do the hokey pokey,
The hokey pokey,
The hokey pokey.
That’s what it’s all about!

On each “pokey”, the players raise their arms with the index fingers pointed up, shaking their arms up and down and their hips side to side.

A Ram Sam Sam

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:42:42 +0000

Originally a Moroccan song, A Ram Sam Sam is today a very popular children’s song around the world. Its original lyrics have often been modified.

Most often it is performed as an action songs where children must perform certain actions during the lyrics.

How To Play

There are different actions performed during the lyrics, below we present the two main popular versions.
A ram sam sam – Hands clapping the lap rhytmically to the tune of “ram sam sam”
Guli guli guli guli – Hands are winding around each other repeatedly
A rafiq, a rafiq – both hands move to one side of the head as if sleeping.

Alternatively

A ram sam sam – pound fists on top of each other in turns
Guli guli guli guli – hands are pulled apart as if something is sticky
A rafiq, a rafiq – index fingers are spun on the side of the head as if to signal that someone is crazy
The lyrics are sang repeatedly, often the actions must be performed faster each time.

There is not much meaning to the lyrics, even in the original Moroccan dialect of Arabic, “A ram sam sam” means nothing. However, “guli” means “tell me” while “a rafiq” means “friend”. The lyrics were often distorted, sometimes “a rafiq” may sound like “agapee” or “arami” while “a ram sam sam” is sometimes sang as “a ram sa sa” or “a ram zam zam”.

“A Ram Sam Sam” Lyrics

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 rafiq, a rafiq
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
A rafiq, a rafiq
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

Ten In The Bed

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:07:58 +0000

“Ten in the Bed” is a counting song and lullaby, with repetitive verses. It has been popular since the early 20th century although its origins are unknown.

Similar with Ten Green Bottles this song is an easy way for kids to learn to count down.

“Ten In The Bed” Singing Game

In kindergarten children can play a simple game on this song by mimicking the lyrics. Lying on the bed or standing all the kids will roll over in the same direction and on each verse one of them will fall down on the floor. The song can start with the number of available children.

It is also a lullaby, a favorite way to get the little ones to sleep. The last verse ends with either “Good Night” or “”Good Bye” or Alone at last” and other variations, depending on when it is sung.

“Ten In The Bed” Lyrics

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,
“Alone at last!”
“Good Night!”

Johny Johny, Yes Papa

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:01:31 +0000

It is assumed that the popular nursery rhyme “Johny Johny Yes Papa” originated in India. We do not have records of its first time it was published but based on research done, it already existed in the early 20th century.

The tune of the song is very similar to “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Johny Johny Yes Papa is a favourite of parents as it can be extended on spot with more verses by changing the lyrics from “eating sugar” to other variations such as “eating candies”.

“Johny Johny, Yes Papa” Lyrics

Johny, Johny,
Yes papa?
Eating sugar?
No papa.
Telling lies?
No papa.
Open your mouth
Ha ha ha!

I’m a Little Teapot

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:34:17 +0000

I’m a Little Teapot is an American song first published in 1939. Originally, the song was written by Clarence Kelley to help students master the “Waltz Clog” tap dance routine.

The song and the accompanying moves proved to be very popular and the song made its way to households in the UK and Canada soon after.

The accompanying motions to I’m a Little Teapot will be described in the lyrics below:

“I’m a Little Teapot”Lyrics

I’m a little teapot
Short and stout
Here is my handle
(one hand on hip)
Here is my spout
(other arm out straight)

When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout
“Tip me over
and pour me out!”
(lean over toward spout)

I’m a clever teapot,
Yes it’s true
Here let me show you
What I can do
I can change my handle
And my spout
(switch arm positions)
Just tip me over and pour me out!
(lean over toward spout)

Clean Up song

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:50:28 +0000

Clean up songs like Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush are fun and interactive way we can use to help the little ones understanding the value of taking some basic responsibilities around them.

Here are the lyrics of a contemporary and popular nursery rhyme, Clean Up Song.

Clean Up, Clean Up Lyrics

Clean up, clean up
Everybody, every where,
Clean up, clean up,
Everybody do your share!

Set in the tune of the popular “Finger Family” rhyme, this clean up song is an alternate version, teaching the importance of helping around the house. You’ll find the video below.

Clean Up Song Lyrics

Baby Eva, Brother Jack. Let’s Clean Up.
Here you go, Here you go, Put these away in there.

Let’s Clean Up, Let’s Clean Up, All of our toys
Here you go Here you go, Put these away in there.

Sister Peach, Brother Jack, Let’s Clean Up
Cleaning up together is so much fun.

Let’s put all the blocks away, where they belong.
Clean them up, put them away, For another day.

Sister Peach, Baby Eva, Let’s Clean Up
Cleaning up together is so much fun.

Baby Eva look at this, I found your favourite toy.
It’s your colourful teddy bear, The one that you call Roy.

Brother Jack I found a car, where does this go?
Don’t you worry Sister Peach, I’ll take it ‘cos I know!

It goes in the yellow box,
The one under the stairs.
It’s got Vans, Cars and bikes
I’ll go and put it there.

Brother Jack, Sister Peach.
La la la la la
Cleaning up together is so much fun.

When we finish cleaning up,
Shall we grab some food?
I would like some biscuits
and an orange squash too.

Clean Up song Video

The sharing song

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:39:35 +0000

The sharing song teaches kids to share things with their peers. In this particular song, Baby Eva, the cute character from Binki Kids is the main protagonist. Of course, parents will choose to create their own version of the song by replacing the name.

The tune of the song is the same with the more popular “Wheels on the Bus”, so both kids and parents will be familiar with it.

“The sharing song” Lyrics

Baby Eva loves to play,
loves to play, loves to play
Baby Eva loves to play,
All day long.

Baby Eva loves to share,
all her toys, all her toys,
Baby Eva loves to share,
All her toys with Peach.

Playing together is so much fun,
So much fun, so much fun,
Playing together is so much fun
So much fun.

Sharing my toys is so much fun,
So much fun, So much fun
Sharing my toys is so much fun,
All day long.

I love it when Peach plays games with me,
games with me, games with me
I love it when Peach plays games with me,
All day long.
Sharing toys is so much fun,

So much fun, So much fun,
Sharing toys is so much fun
All day long.
La la la la la

Sharing Sharing all day long,
all day long, all day long!
Sharing Sharing all day long,
Sharing all day long.

Sharing my toys is so much fun,
So much fun, So much fun
Sharing my toys is so much fun,
All day long.

“The sharing song” Video

The Fruits Song

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:34:40 +0000

A favourite of parents of picky eaters, the fruit song is a modern song that describes different fruits like oranges, bananas, strawberries and pineapples.

“The Fruits Song” Lyrics

I love oranges.
They’re orange and round I really love them.
They’re Juicy and sweet and so tasty!
Oranges are great for me!

Bananas, Bananas, Bananas!
They’re scrumptious and my favourite.
They’re curved and yellow with a very thick skin.
Bananas are great for me!

There are so many different kinds of fruit.
Can you name a few?
Bananas, Kiwis, Strawberries, Peaches, Apples.
So many different colours, shapes and sizes.
Cherries, Grapes, Melons, Pears, Pineapples and more!

Strawberries are really yummy.
They make me want to rub my tummy.
They’re red and juicy and so tasty!
Strawberries are great for me!

Grapes Grapes Grapes are in bunches!
They come in different colours, Black, Red or Green!
They’re very small and tasteful, An easy snack!
Grapes are great for me!

I love watermelon. It’s the juciest fruit of all.
it’s green on the outside and red on the inside.
Watermelons great for me!

I love Pineapple pieces.
They’re delicious and sweet I really love them.
They’re yellow and unique and so tasty!
Pineapple is great for me!

“The Fruits Song” Video

Baby Shark

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:27:07 +0000

“Baby Shark” was originally a campfire song. The Baby Shark Song and Dance gained a new audience and massive popularity when German singer Alemuel uploaded a video of “Kleiner Hai”online, a German version of the song that became very popular and charted both in Germany and Austria.

Later, capitalizing on the song’s popularity more versions Baby Shark appeared online in different languages and with slightly different lyrics. The song proved to be very popular with kids and today’s it is one of the most requested songs by many children.

“Baby Shark” Lyrics

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Baby shark!

Mommy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Mommy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Mommy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Mommy shark!

Daddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Daddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Daddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Daddy shark!

Grandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandma shark!

Grandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Grandpa shark!

Let’s all dance, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all dance, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all dance, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all dance!

Let’s all jump, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all jump, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all jump, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all jump!

Let’s have fun, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s have fun, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s have fun, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s have fun!

Let’s all play, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all play, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all play, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let’s all play!

Wave your arms, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Wave your arms, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Wave your arms, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Wave your arms!

It’s the end, doo doo doo doo doo doo
It’s the end, doo doo doo doo doo doo
It’s the end, doo doo doo doo doo doo
It’s the end!

“Baby Shark Dance” Video

Splash Splash

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:15:54 +0000

Splash Splash is a fun song often sung during bathtime or right before it. The lyrics can be expanded too, referencing all body parts while they are being washed.

“Splash Splash” Lyrics

I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash

When Mummy shout’s “It’s Bathtime!”
I get excited and I just can’t hide it.
Bathtime is my funtime!
I can sail away to an unknown island.

I’m the pirate of my ship.
With my crew of rubber ducks!
Bathtime is my funtime!
Splash Splash Splash.
Splash Splash

I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash

Getting clean is so much fun.
I love to watch the water run.
With Bubbles flying everywhere!
On my chin and in my hair.

Splash Splash Splash
Woah! I love it
Splash Splash Splash
Yeahhhhhh

Being in the bath is so much fun!
Are you ready?
Grab the sponge…
It’s time to get clean…

I love to wash my feet
wash my feet, wash my feet
I love to wash my feet
I love to wash my feet.

I love to wash my legs
wash my legs, wash my legs
I love to wash my legs
I love to wash my legs

I love to wash my arms
wash my arms, wash my arms
I love to wash my arms
I love to wash my arms
Splash Splash

I love to have a bath!
When I Splash I Laugh – Ha ha!
I love to have a bath!
Splash Splash

The time has come to wash my hair
Shampoo bubbles everywhere!
It smell’s so sweet – i’m nearly done
Bathtime has been so much fun.

I pull the plug and give a cheer
I watch the water disappear
It feels so good to be so clean.
What a fun time it has been.

“Splash Splash” Video

One Little Finger

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:04:27 +0000

One Little Finger is a contemporary song that helps kids learn about their body parts. It is very beloved by kids and it is very educational as it teaches body parts at a slower pace than other songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”.

The song is very easy to remember and it is also very versatile as body parts can be changed or added anytime during the song.

“One Little Finger” Lyrics

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your head. Head!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your chest. Chest!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your arm. Arm!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your tummy. Tummy!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your leg. Leg!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
Put it on your foot. Foot!

One little finger, one little finger, two little fingers.
Tap tap tap.
Point to the ceiling.
Point to the floor.
now lets say goodbye. Byeeee

“One Little Finger” Video

If You’re Happy and You Know It

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:55:35 +0000

If You’re Happy and You Know It, also sometimes known as the Happy Song is a popular children’s song first published in the 1950’s in the USA.

There are many version to this song and it can easily be expanded during playtime with additional lyrics if kids enjoy it.

“If You’re Happy and You Know It” Lyrics

The first verses of the lyrics are usually:
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
(clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
(clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
(clap clap)
The “clap your hands” part is then switched with other phrases like:
snap your fingers!
pat your head!
shout Hooray!
nod your head!
turn around!
slap your knees!
etc

“If You’re Happy and You Know It” Video

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

All Nursery Rhymes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:02:39 +0000

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes is a very easy and popular children’s song. Popular all around the world as far back as the 1950’s, its origin remains unknown.

The song is very often accompanied by dances or motions, kids are encouraged to touch their body parts in accordance to the song lyrics.

The song is very easy to memorize as there are only two verses.

“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” Lyrics

Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
And eyes and, ears and, mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.

“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” Video

The Wheels on the Bus

All Nursery Rhymes — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:30:37 +0000

The Wheels on the Bus is a modern American folk song from the 1930’s written by Verna Hills in Boston, MA. The rhyme is based on the traditional nursery rhyme “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush,” sharing the same tune. It is a very simple and fun song to keep children entertained while outside or on the road. To enhance the experience of singing this song, children can participate in expanding the lyrics of the song by paying attention to vehicles around them and the actions they do.

The current version differs from the original in 1939. The original’s first verse was:

“The wheels on the bus go round and round round and round, round and round, The wheels on the bus go round and round over the city streets.”

The lyrics have changed through the times, with many new actions being added (wiping the windows, engine going vroom etc). Today, the Wheels on the Bus is very popular among kids of all ages; its simple tune is easy to memorize and sing.

The Wheels on the Bus Lyrics

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 people on the bus go, “chat, chat, chat,
cha,,chat chat,chat chat ,chat
The people on the bus go, “, chat,chat,chat
All through the town.

The horn on the bus go “Beep, beep, beep
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep”
The horn on the bus go “Beep, beep, beep”
All through the town.

The baby on the bus go, “wah, wah, wah!
wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah!”
The baby on the bus go, “wah, wah, wah!”
All through the town.

The mummy on the bus go, “ssss sh,ssss sh,ssss sh,
“”ssss sh,ssss sh,ssss sh
The mummy on the bus go, “”ssss sh,ssss sh,ssss sh”
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.

“The Wheels on the Bus” Video

Ten Green Bottles

All Nursery Rhymes — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:12:51 +0000

Similar to Ten in the bed, “Ten Green Bottles” is a counting song and singing game with repetitive lyrics. It is more popular in United Kingdom with different versions circulating, some of them vulgar or satirical.

“Ten Green Bottles” singing game

Ten green bottles is an easy and fun way for kids to learn to count down. Here is how to play:

Draw each number on separate cards, starting with the number 1 and ending with the number of children available to play, and hang them on each children so they all can see it.

The children will dance in a circle, holding hands singing the lyrics of the song. They will have to fall down one by one until all of them will lay down, each time they say the verse: “And if one green bottle should accidentally fall”. The children will have to point who is the one who will fall down, based on their numbers.

Later, after the kids know better how to count, the game can move to the next level: instead of drawing the cards, each child will have to memorize a number to know when it is their turn to fall down.

The word “hanging” is sometimes replaced by “sitting” or “standing”.

“Ten Green Bottles” Lyrics

Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,
Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall.

Nine green bottles hanging on the wall,
Nine green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be eight green bottles hanging on the wall.

Eight green bottles hanging on the wall,
Eight green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be seven green bottles hanging on the wall.

Seven green bottles hanging on the wall,
Seven green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be six green bottles hanging on the wall.

Six green bottles hanging on the wall,
Six green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be five green bottles hanging on the wall.

Five green bottles hanging on the wall,
Five green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be four green bottles hanging on the wall.

Four green bottles hanging on the wall,
Four green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be three green bottles hanging on the wall.

Three green bottles hanging on the wall,
Three green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be two green bottles hanging on the wall.

Two green bottles hanging on the wall,
Two green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be one green bottles hanging on the wall.

One green bottles hanging on the wall,
One green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be zero green hanging hanging on the wall.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:47:21 +0000

“Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Incy Wincy Spider” is a modern nursery rhyme popular among children across the United States and the United Kingdom as well (where Incy Wincy is more commonly used).

The origin of this song is not known, but it was first published in 1920, more as a song for adults in “Camp and camino in lower California” with the words “blooming, bloody” instead of “itsy bitsy”.

The actual version of “Itsy Bitsy Spider” was later printed in 1947 by the California Folklore Society in the Western Folklore collection. It appears as a nursery rhyme in 1948 in the American Folk Songs for Children a collection by Mike and Peggy Seeger, and in 1955 in Maxwell Slutz Stewart’ book “The Growing Family: A Guide for Parents”.

Itsy Bitsy Spider Finger Play

“Itsy Bitsy Spider”, more often recited than sung, is a finger-play rhyme for children. It tells the adventures of a Spider, named Itsy Bitsy (or Incy Wincy – more popular in England) who is going up and down, and up again, as the weather is chaining. The kids have to mimic its movements while singing the song, a very entertaining activity, useful to improve their manual dexterity.

The rhyme has more than one accepted versions as it follows:

“Itsy Bitsy Spider” Lyrics

“The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout.
Down came the rain, and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain,
and the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again”

In other versions, “crawled” is replaced with “climbed” or” went”

“Incy Wincy Spider” Alternative Version

Incy Wincy spider climbing up the spout.
Down came the rain, and washed poor Incy out.
Up came the sun, and dried up all the rain
And Incy Wincy spider went climbing up again.

“Itsy Bitsy Spider” Video

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

All Nursery Rhymes — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:39:20 +0000

We don’t know the exact origins of “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring” song.

It is a quite modern nursery rhyme, first recorded by the composer Charles Ives in 1939, New York.

The first line “It’s raining – it’s pouring – old men are snoring” was once published in The Outlook, weekly newspaper (New York City, 1909). Since then, there was no other mention about it until 1939. From 1944 onwards the song’s copyright belongs to Freda Selicoff, Indiana.

“It’s Raining, It’s Pouring” Lyrics

It’s raining; it’s pouring.
The old man is snoring.
He bumped his head on the top of the bed,
And couldn’t get up in the morning.