Miss Polly Had a Dolly
Miss Polly Had a Dolly is a ditty about a little girl who had a poor doll and calls the doctor to give her toy some medical attention, who announces his arrival at the house …
Old Nursery Rhymes
Billy Boy
Billy Boy is a folk song and nursery rhyme that’s credited to the US, but it has its roots in the English folk song “My Boy Billy” which dates back to 1912. When it was …
Goosey Goosey Gander
The nursery rhyme Goose Goose Gander was originally published in London in Gammer Gurton’s Garland or The Nursery Parnassus in 1784. This early version didn’t have the final four lines, so was much more benign …
A Tisket A Tasket
A Tisket A Tasket is a children’s lullaby that was originally published in the US in 1879. However, it wasn’t until jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald recorded it in 1938 that it enjoyed widespread popularity and …
One Two Three Four Five Once I Caught a Fish Alive
One, Two, Three, Four, Five Once I Caught a Fish Alive is a traditional nursery rhyme that is perfect for helping younger children learn to count. Other similar nursery rhymes include Ten in a Bed …
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This Little Piggy
This Little Piggy is a famous nursery rhyme that’s used with children of all ages, including young babies. Although it’s a counting song, This Little Piggy is a fun tickling game that’s usually counted out …
Roses Are Red
The infamous Roses Are Red rhyme is used for Valentine’s Day and declarations of love all around the world but was originally penned by Sir Edmund Spenser for his epic The Faerie Queen in 1590. …
Ding Dong Bell
Known alternately as Ding Dong Dell and Ding Dong Bell, this nursery rhyme is surprisingly old. The first documented use is in 1580 when it was recorded by an organist at Winchester Cathedral John Lant. …
Star Light Star Bright
A traditional American nursery rhyme, Star Light Star Bright can be dated back to the 19th century. It grew in popularity all over the globe and arrived in Britain in the 20th Century, earning a …
Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Originally known as Mistress Mary, Quite Contrary, this rhyme was first published in 1744 in the Pretty Song Book by Tommy Thumb. The fascinating thing about this rhyme is that there are so many different …