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Title:TheRealMotherGoose

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THEREALMOTHERGOOSE

IllustratedbyBlancheFisherWright

1916

ALISTOFTHERHYMES

analphabeticallistoffirstlines

ABCAbouttheBushTheAlphabetAnEqualAnIcicleAroundtheGreenGravelAsIWasGoingAlongBaa,Baa,BlackSheepBabyDollyTheBalloonTheBellsBanburyCrossBandyLegsBarber

TheHartHectorProtectorHeigh-Ho,theCarrionCrowHereGoesMyLordTheHobby-HorseHotBoiledBeansHotCodlinsHot-CrossBunsTheHouseThatJackBuiltHumptyDumptyTheHunterofReigateHush-a-ByeHush-a-ByeHush-a-Bye

OneMistyMoistyMorningOne,HeLovesOnetoTenOne,Two,BuckleMyShoeOne,Two,ThreeOvertheWaterPairsorPearsPancakeDayPat-a-CakePeasePorridgePeterPiperAPigPinsThePiperandHisCowPippenHill

Bat,BatBedtimeBeesBellHorsesBelleisleBessyBellandMaryGrayBettyBlueBilly,BillyBirdsofaFeatherTheBirdScarerTheBlackHenTheBlacksmithBlueBellBoyBobbyShaftoeBobbySnooksBoyandGirlBoyandtheSparrowTheBoyintheBarnTheBunchofBlueRibbonsBurnieBeeButtonsBye,BabyBuntingCaesar’sSongACandleCandle-SavingTheCatandtheFiddleACherryAChimneyChristmasChristmasClapHandiesTheCleverHenTheClockTheCoachmanTheCockandtheHenCock-a-Doodle-Do!Cock-a-Doodle-DoACockandBullStoryCock-CrowCoffeeandTeaComeOuttoPlayCome,Let’stoBedComicalFolkACounting-OutRhymeTheCrookedSixpenceCrossPatchCry,BabyCurly-LocksCushyCowDaffodilsDameTrotandHerCatDancetoYourDaddieDance,LittleBabyDance,Thumbkin,DanceDapple-GrayTheDeathandBurialofPoorCockRobinTheDerbyRamDiddleDiddleDumplingADifficultRhyme

IHadaLittleHusbandILoveSixpenceISawaShipA-SailingIfAlltheSeasWereOneSeaIfWishesWereHorsesIfI’llTellYouaStoryIntery,MinteryJackandHisFiddleJackandJillJackJelfJackJingleJackSpratJackJennyWrenJerryHallJohnSmithJustLikeMeTheKilkennyCatsTheKingofFranceLadybirdLegOverLegLengtheningDaysTheLionandtheUnicornTheLittleBirdLittleBo-PeepLittleBoyBlueLittleFredLittleGirlandQueenTheLittleGirlwithaCurlLittleJackHornerLittleJennyWrenLittleJumpingJoanLittleKingBoggenLittleMaidALittleManTheLittleMoppetTheLittleMouseLittlePollyFlindersLittlePussyTheLostShoeLittleTomTuckerLockandKeyLondonBridgeLucyLocketAManandaMaidTheManinOurTownTheManintheMoonTheManintheWildernessTheManofBombayTheManofDerbyTheManofTobagoTheManWhoHadNaughtMarchWindsMary,Mary,QuiteContraryMary’sCanaryMasterIHaveAMelancholySongTheMerchantsofLondon

PlayDaysAPlumPuddingAThornPollyandSukeyPoorOldRobinsonCrusoe!PrettyJohnWattsThePumpkin-EaterPussy-CatandQueenPussy-CatandtheDumplingsPussy-CatbytheFirePussy-CatMewTheQuarrelRainRainRideAway,RideAwayRingaRingo’RosesTheRobinRobinandRichardRobinHoodandLittleJohnRobinRedbreastRobin-a-BobbinTheRobinsRock-a-Bye,BabySaturday,SundayASeasonableSongSee,SeeSee-SawShallWeGoA-Shearing?AShip’sNailShoeingASieveSimpleSimonSingaSongofSixpenceSing,SingSleep,Baby,SleepSneezingSolomonGrundyAStarAStrangeOldWomanSulkySueSunshineASunshinyShowerASureTestSwanTheTailorsandtheSnailTaffyTheTartsTeethandGumsTheTenO’ClockScholarThat’sAllTherewasanOldWomanThirtyDaysHathSeptemberThisIstheWayThreeBlindMiceThreeChildrenontheIceTheThreeSonsThreeStrawsThreeWiseMenofGothamToBabylon

Ding,Dong,BellDoctorFellDoctorFosterTheDonkeyTheDoveandtheWrenDreamsDucksandDrakesTheDustyMillerElizabethTheFarmerandtheRavenFearsandTearsFingersandToesTheFirstofMayFiveToesTheFlyingPigForBabyForEveryEvilForWantofaNailForehead,Eyes,Cheeks,Nose,etc.GeorgyPorgyTheGirlandtheBirdsTheGirlintheLaneGoingtoSt.IvesGoodAdviceGoosey,Goosey,GanderTheGreedyManHandyPandyHark!Hark!

MissMuffetTheMistMoneyandtheMareTheMouseandtheClockTheMulberryBushMultiplicationIsVexationMyKittenMyLittleMaidMyLoveMyMaidMaryMyselfNancyDawsonNeedlesandPinsANeedleandThreadOhDear!OldChairstoMendOldGrimesOldKingColeTheOldManOldMotherGooseOldMotherHubbardTheOldWomanandthePedlarTheOldWomanfromFranceOldWoman,OldWomanTheOldWomanofGloucesterTheOldWomanofHarrowTheOldWomanofLeedsTheOldWomanofSurreyTheOldWomanUnderaHill

ToMarketTom,Tom,thePiper’sSonTommySnooksTommyTittlemouseTongsT’OtherLittleTuneTweedle-DumandTweedle-DeeTwoBirdsTwoGrayKitsTwoPigeonsAWalnutWeeWillieWinkieAWeekofBirthdaysAWellWhatAreLittleBoysMadeOf?WhenJennyWrenWasYoungWhentheSnowIsontheGroundWhenWhereAreYouGoing,MyPrettyMaid?WhistleWhyMayNotILoveJohnny?WillyBoyWilly,WillyTheWindsWinterTheWomanofExeterYoungLambstoSellYoungRogerandDolly

ANALPHABETICALLISTOFFIRSTLINES

alistoftherhymes

1,2,3,4,5!Acarrioncrowsatonanoak,Adiller,adollar,ateno’clockscholar!Aduckandadrake,Afarmerwenttrottinguponhisgraymare,Ahillfull,aholefull,Alittleboywentintoabarn,Alittlecock-sparrowsatonagreentree,AlittleoldmanofDerby,Amanwenta-huntingatReigate,Ariddle,ariddle,asIsuppose,Arobinandarobin’ssonAsunshinyshowerAswarmofbeesinMayA,B,C,andD,Aboutthebush,Willie,Aroundthegreengravelthegrassgrowsgreen,AsIwalkedbymyself,AsIwasgoingtoDerbyallonamarket-day,AsIwasgoingtosellmyeggsAsIwasgoingtoSt.IvesAsIwasgoingupPippenHill,AsIwentthroughthegardengap,AsIwenttoBonner,AslittleJennyWrenAsroundasanapple,asdeepasacup,Assoftassilk,aswhiteasmilk,AsthedaysgrowlongerAsTommySnooksandBessyBrooksA-singingacomicalsong,song,song,AtthesiegeofBelleisleAway,birds,away!Baa,baa,blacksheep,Barber,barber,shaveapig.Bat,bat,comeundermyhatBellhorses,bellhorses,whattimeofday?BessyBellandMaryGray,Billy,Billy,comeandplay,Birdsofafeatherflocktogether,Blackwithinandredwithout;BobbyShaftoe’sgonetosea,Bow-wow-wow!Burniebee,burniebee,Buttons,afarthingapair!Bye,babybunting,Christmascomesbutonceayear,Christmasiscoming,thegeesearegettingfat,Clap,claphandies,Cock,cock,cock,cock,Cock-a-doodle-do!CockscrowinthemornColdandrawthenorthwinddothblow,

Littlemaid,prettymaid,whithergoestthou?LittleMissMuffetLittleNannyEtticoatLittlePollyFlindersLittleRobinRedbreastsatuponatree,LittleTomTuckerLittleTommyTittlemouseLivesinwinter,LondonBridgeisbrokendown,Longlegs,crookedthighs,LucyLocketlostherpocket,MarchwindsandAprilshowersMargaretwrotealetter,Maryhadaprettybird,Mary,Mary,quitecontrary,MasterIhave,andIamhisman,MisterEastgaveafeast;Molly,mysisterandIfellout,Monday’schildisfairofface,Multiplicationisvexation,MylittleoldmanandIfellout;MymaidMaryshemindsthedairy,NancyDawsonwassofineNeedlesandpins,needlesandpins,Oh,dear,whatcanthematterbe?Oh,myprettycock,oh,myhandsomecock,OldGrimesisdead,thatgoodoldman,OldKingColeOldMotherGoose,whenOldMotherHubbardOldMotherTwitchetthadbutoneeye,Oldwoman,oldwoman,shallwegoa-shearing?OnSaturdaynightOnceIsawalittlebirdOnemistymoistymorning,One,heloves;two,heloves;One,two,three,four,five,One,two,bucklemyshoeOverthewater,andoverthesea,Overthewater,Pat-a-cake,pat-a-cake,Peaseporridgehot,PeterPiperpickedapeckofpickledpeppers;Peter,Peter,pumpkin-eater,Pipinghot,smokinghot.Polly,putthekettleon,PooroldRobinsonCrusoe!PrettyJohnWatts,Pussy-catatethedumplings,thedumplings,Pussy-catMewjumpedoveracoal,Pussy-catsitsbythefire;

Comewhenyou’recalled,Crosspatch,drawthelatch,Cry,baby,cry,Curly-locks,Curly-locks,wiltthoubemine?Cushycow,bonny,letdownthymilk,Daffy-down-dillyhascometotownDameTrotandhercatDancetoyourdaddie,Dance,littleBaby,danceuphigh!Dance,Thumbkin,dance;Dear,dear!whatcanthematterbe?Dickory,dickory,dare,Diddlediddledumpling,mysonJohnDing,dong,bell,DoctorFosterwenttoGlo’ster,Donkey,donkey,oldandgray,Doodledoodledoo,Elizabeth,Elspeth,Betsy,andBess,EveryladyinthislandFlourofEngland,fruitofSpain,ForeveryevilunderthesunForwantofanail,theshoewaslost;FourandTwentytailorsFridaynight’sdream,onSaturdaytold,GeorgyPorgy,puddingandpie,Girlsandboys,comeouttoplay,Goosey,goosey,gander,GreatA,littlea,GreatA,littlea,HandyPandy,Jack-a-dandy,Hark,hark!thedogsdobark!HectorProtectorwasdressedallingreen;HereamI,littlejumpingJoan,HeregoesmylordHeresitstheLordMayor,Herewegoroundthemulberrybush,Here’sSulkySue,Heydiddledinketypoppetypet,Hey,diddle,diddle!Hey,mykitten,mykitten,Hick-a-more,Hack-a-more,Hickery,dickery,6and7,Hickety,pickety,myblackhen,Hickory,dickory,dock!Highdiddledoubt,mycandle’soutHigherthanahouse,higherthanatree.Hot-crossBuns!Howmanydayshasmybabytoplay?HowmanymilesisittoBabylon?—HumptyDumptyhadagreatfall;Hush,baby,mydolly,Iprayyoudon’tcry,Hush-a-bye,baby,liestillwiththydaddy,Hush-a-bye,baby,onthetreetop!Hush-a-bye,baby,Iamagoldlock.Idonotlikethee,DoctorFell;Ihadalittleboy,Ihadalittlehen,theprettiesteverseen,Ihadalittlehobby-horse,

Pussy-cat,pussy-cat,Rain,rain,goaway,Rain,rain,gotoSpain,Readmyriddle,Ipray.Rideacock-horsetoBanburyCross,Rideaway,rideaway,Ringaringo’roses,RobertBarnes,myfellowfine,RobinandRichardweretwoprettymen,RobinHood,RobinHood,Robin-a-BobbinRock-a-bye,baby,thycradleisgreen;Sawyeaughtofmylovea-comingfromthemarket?Seeapinandpickitup,See,see!WhatshallIsee?See-saw,MargeryDaw,Shoethecolt,SimpleSimonmetapieman,Singasongofsixpence,Sing,sing,whatshallIsing?Sleep,baby,sleep,SolomonGrundy,Swan,swan,overthesea;TaffywasaWelshman,Taffywasathief,Thecock’sonthehousetopblowinghishorn;Thedovesayscoo,coo,whatshallIdo?Thefairmaidwho,thefirstofMay,Thegirlinthelane,thatcouldn’tspeakplain,ThegreedymanishewhositsTheharthelovesthehighwood,TheKingofFrancewentupthehill,TheLionandtheUnicornwerefightingforthecrown,ThelittlerobingrievesTheManintheMooncametumblingdown,TheManintheMoonlookedoutofthemoon,ThemaninthewildernessThenorthwinddothblow,TheQueenofHearts,Thetwograykits,TherecameanoldwomanfromFranceTheredweltanoldwomanatExeter;Therewasacrookedman,andhewentacrookedmile,TherewasafatmanofBombay,TherewasalittleboyandalittlegirlTherewasalittlegirlwhohadalittlecurlTherewasalittleman,andhehadalittlegun,Therewasalittleman,Therewasalittlewoman,asI’vebeentold,Therewasamanandhehadnaught,Therewasamaninourtown,Therewasapiperhadacow,TherewasanoldmanofTobagoTherewasanoldmanTherewasanoldwomanhadthreesons,TherewasanoldwomaninSurrey,TherewasanoldwomanofGloucester,TherewasanoldwomanofHarrow,TherewasanoldwomanofLeeds,Therewasanoldwomansatspinning,

Ihadalittlehusbandnobiggerthanmythumb,Ihadalittlemoppet,Ihadalittlepony,Ihadtwopigeonsbrightandgay,Ihaveseenyou,littlemouse,IlikelittlePussy,Ilovesixpence,ajolly,jollysixpence,Isawashipa-sailing,Iwenttothewoodandgotit;Iwentuponepairofstairs.Iwon’tbemyfather’sJack,Ifalltheseaswereonesea,Ifalltheworldwereapplepie,IfI’dasmuchmoneyasIcouldspend,IfI’dasmuchmoneyasIcouldtell,Ifwisheswerehorses,beggarswouldride.Ifyouaretobeagentleman,IfyousneezeonMonday,yousneezefordanger;I’lltellyouastoryInacottageinFifeIntery,mintery,cuterycorn,IsJohnSmithwithin?JackandJillwentupthehill,Jackbenimble,Jackbequick,JackSpratJacky,comeandgivemethyfiddle,JerryHall,hewassosmall,Johnnyshallhaveanewbonnet,Ladiesandgentlemencometosupper—Ladybird,ladybird,flyawayhome!Legoverleg,Lendmethymaretorideamile.LittleBettyBlueLittleBobbySnookswasfondofhisbooks,LittleBo-Peephaslosthersheep,LittleBoyBlue,come,blowyourhorn!Littlegirl,littlegirl,wherehaveyoubeen?LittleJackHornerLittleJackJelfLittleJackJingle,Heusedtolivesingle;LittleJennyWrenfellsick,LittleKingBoggen,hebuiltafinehall,

Therewasanoldwomantossedinabasket,Therewasanoldwomanwholivedinashoe.Therewasanoldwoman,andwhatdoyouthink?Therewasanoldwoman,asI’veheardtell,TherewasanoldwomanTherewereoncetwocatsofKilkenny.Thereweretwobirdssatonastone,There’saneatlittleclock,—ThirtydayshathSeptember,Thirtywhitehorsesuponaredhill,ThisisthehousethatJackbuilt.Thisisthewaytheladiesride,Thislittlepigwenttomarket;Threeblindmice!Seehowtheyrun!ThreechildrenslidingontheiceThreestrawsonastaffThreewisemenofGothamTobed!Tobed!Tomakeyourcandleslastforaye,Tomarket,tomarket,tobuyafatpig.Tom,Tom,thepiper’sson,Tommy’stearsandMary’sfearsTripupontrenchers,‘Twasonceuponatime,whenJennyWrenwasyoung,Tweedle-dumandTweedle-deeTwelvepairshanginghigh,UpatPiccadilly,oh!WeeWillieWinkierunsthroughthetown,Whatarelittleboysmadeof,madeof?Whatisthenewsoftheday,Whatistherhymeforporringer?WhenIwasabachelorWhenIwasalittlegirl,aboutsevenyearsold,WhenlittleFredwenttobed,Whereareyougoing,myprettymaid?Whistle,daughter,whistle;WhokilledCockRobin?Willyboy,Willyboy,whereareyougoing?Willy,WillyWilkinYouowemefiveshillings,Youshallhaveanapple,YoungRogercametappingatDolly’swindow,

LITTLEBO-PEEP

LittleBo-Peephaslosthersheep,Andcan’ttellwheretofindthem;

LITTLEBOYBLUE

LittleBoyBlue,come,blowyourhorn!Thesheep’sinthemeadow,thecow’sin

Leavethemalone,andthey’llcomehome,Andbringtheirtailsbehindthem.

LittleBo-Peepfellfastasleep,Anddreamtsheheardthembleating;Butwhensheawoke,shefounditajoke,Forstilltheyallwerefleeting.

Thenupshetookherlittlecrook,Determinedfortofindthem;Shefoundthemindeed,butitmadeherheartbleed,Forthey’dleftalltheirtailsbehind‘em!

Ithappenedoneday,asBo-peepdidstrayUntoameadowhardby—Theresheespiedtheirtails,sidebyside,Allhungonatreetodry.

Sheheavedasighandwipedhereye,Andoverthehillockssheraced;Andtriedwhatshecould,asashepherdessshould,Thateachtailshouldbeproperlyplaced.

thecorn.Where’sthelittleboythatlooksafterthesheep?Underthehaystack,fastasleep!

RAIN

Rain,rain,goaway,Comeagainanotherday;LittleJohnnywantstoplay.

THECLOCK

There’saneatlittleclock,—Intheschoolroomitstands,—AnditpointstothetimeWithitstwolittlehands.

Andmaywe,liketheclock,Keepafacecleanandbright,WithhandseverreadyTodowhatisright.

WINTER

Coldandrawthenorthwinddothblow,Bleakinthemorningearly;Allthehillsarecoveredwithsnow,Andwinter’snowcomefairly.

FINGERSANDTOES

EveryladyinthislandHastwentynails,uponeachhandFive,andtwentyonhandsandfeet:Allthisistrue,withoutdeceit.

ASEASONABLESONG

Pipinghot,smokinghot.WhatI’vegotYouhavenot.Hotgraypease,hot,hot,hot;Hotgraypease,hot.

DAMETROTANDHERCAT

DameTrotandhercatLedapeaceablelife,WhentheywerenottroubledWithotherfolks’strife.

WhenDamehadherdinnerPussywouldwait,AndwassuretoreceiveAnicepiecefromherplate.

THREECHILDRENONTHEICE

ThreechildrenslidingontheiceUponasummer’sday,Asitfellout,theyallfellin,Theresttheyranaway.

Oh,hadthesechildrenbeenatschool,Orslidingondryground,TenthousandpoundstoonepennyTheyhadnotthenbeendrowned.

Yeparentswhohavechildrendear,

THEOLDWOMANUNDERAHILL

TherewasanoldwomanLivedunderahill;Andifshe’snotgone,Shelivestherestill.

TWEEDLE-DUMANDTWEEDLE-DEE

Tweedle-dumandTweedle-dee

Andye,too,whohavenone,IfyouwouldkeepthemsafeabroadPraykeepthemsafeathome.

CROSSPATCH

Crosspatch,drawthelatch,Sitbythefireandspin;Takeacupanddrinkitup,Thencallyourneighborsin.

Resolvedtohaveabattle,ForTweedle-dumsaidTweedle-deeHadspoiledhisnicenewrattle.

Justthenflewbyamonstrouscrow,Asbigasatarbarrel,Whichfrightenedboththeheroesso,Theyquiteforgottheirquarrel.

OH,DEAR!

Dear,dear!whatcanthematterbe?Twooldwomengotupinanapple-tree;Onecamedown,andtheotherstayedtillSaturday.

OLDMOTHERGOOSE

OldMotherGoose,whenShewantedtowander,WouldridethroughtheairOnaveryfinegander.

LITTLEJUMPINGJOAN

HereamI,littlejumpingJoan,Whennobody’swithme

PAT-A-CAKE

Pat-a-cake,pat-a-cake,Baker’sman!SoIdo,master,AsfastasIcan.

Patit,andprickit,AndmarkitwithT,PutitintheovenForTommyandme.

I’malwaysalone.

ROBINREDBREAST

LittleRobinRedbreastsatuponatree,UpwentPussy-Cat,downwenthe,DowncamePussy-Cat,awayRobinran,SayslittleRobinRedbreast:“Catchmeifyoucan!”

LittleRobinRedbreastjumpeduponaspade,Pussy-Catjumpedafterhim,andthenhewasafraid.LittleRobinchirpedandsang,andwhatdidPussysay?Pussy-Catsaid:“Mew,mew,mew,”andRobinflewaway.

MONEYANDTHEMARE

“Lendmethymaretorideamile.”“Sheislamed,leapingoverastile.”

“Alack!andImustkeepthefair!I’llgivetheemoneyforthymare.”

“Oh,oh!sayyouso?Moneywillmakethemaretogo!”

AMELANCHOLYSONG

Tripupontrenchers,Anddanceupondishes,Mymothersentmeforsomebarm,somebarm;Shebidmegolightly,Andcomeagainquickly,Forfeartheyoungmenshoulddomesomeharm.Yetdidn’tyousee,yetdidn’tyousee,Whatnaughtytrickstheyputuponme?TheybrokemypitcherAndspiltthewater,Andhuffedmymother,Andchidherdaughter,Andkissedmysisterinsteadofme.

JACK

Jackbenimble,Jackbequick,Jackjumpoverthecandlestick.

GOINGTOST.IVES

AsIwasgoingtoSt.IvesImetamanwithsevenwives.Everywifehadsevensacks,Everysackhadsevencats,Everycathadsevenkits.Kits,cats,sacks,andwives,HowmanyweregoingtoSt.Ives?

THIRTYDAYSHATHSEPTEMBER

ThirtydayshathSeptember,April,June,andNovember;Februaryhastwenty-eightalone,Alltheresthavethirty-one,Exceptingleap-year,that’sthetimeWhenFebruary’sdaysaretwenty-nine.

BABYDOLLY

Hush,baby,mydolly,Iprayyoudon’tcry,AndI’llgiveyousomebread,andsomemilkby-and-by;Orperhapsyoulikecustard,or,maybe,atart,Thentoeitheryou’rewelcome,withallmyheart.

BEES

AswarmofbeesinMayIsworthaloadofhay;AswarmofbeesinJuneIsworthasilverspoon;AswarmofbeesinJulyIsnotworthafly.

COMEOUTTOPLAY

IFWISHESWEREHORSES

Ifwisheswerehorses,beggarswouldride.Ifturnipswerewatches,Iwouldwearonebymyside.Andif“ifs”and“ands”Werepotsandpans,There’dbenoworkfortinkers!

TOMARKET

Tomarket,tomarket,tobuyafatpig.Homeagain,homeagain,jiggetyjig.Tomarket,tomarket,tobuyafathog,Homeagain,homeagain,jiggetyjog.Tomarket,tomarket,tobuyaplumbun,Homeagain,homeagain,marketisdone.

Girlsandboys,comeouttoplay,Themoondothshineasbrightasday;Leaveyoursupper,andleaveyoursleep,Andcomewithyourplayfellowsintothestreet.Comewithawhoop,comewithacall,Comewithagoodwillornotatall.Uptheladderanddownthewall,Ahalf-pennyrollwillserveusall.Youfindmilk,andI’llfindflour,Andwe’llhaveapuddinginhalfanhour.

OLDCHAIRSTOMEND

IfI’dasmuchmoneyasIcouldspend,Ineverwouldcryoldchairstomend;Oldchairstomend,oldchairstomend;Ineverwouldcryoldchairstomend.

IfI’dasmuchmoneyasIcouldtell,Ineverwouldcryoldclothestosell;Oldclothestosell,oldclothestosell;Ineverwouldcryoldclothestosell.

ROBINANDRICHARD

RobinandRichardweretwoprettymen,Theylayinbedtilltheclockstruckten;ThenupstartsRobinandlooksatthesky,“Oh,brotherRichard,thesun’sveryhigh!Yougobefore,withthebottleandbag,AndIwillcomeafteronlittleJackNag.”

AMANANDAMAID

Therewasalittleman,Whowooedalittlemaid,Andhesaid,“Littlemaid,willyouwed,wed,wed?Ihavelittlemoretosay,Sowillyou,yeaornay,Forleastsaidissoonestmended-ded,ded,ded.”

Thelittlemaidreplied,“ShouldIbeyourlittlebride,Praywhatmustwehavefortoeat,eat,eat?Willtheflamethatyou’resorichinLightafireinthekitchen?Orthelittlegodofloveturnthespit,spit,spit?”

HEREGOESMYLORD

Heregoesmylord

THECLEVERHEN

Ihadalittlehen,theprettiesteverseen,Shewashedmethedishesandkeptthehouseclean;Shewenttothemilltofetchmesomeflour,Shebroughtithomeinlessthananhour;Shebakedmemybread,shebrewedmemyale,Shesatbythefireandtoldmanyafinetale.

Atrot,atrot,atrot,atrot,HeregoesmyladyAcanter,acanter,acanter,acanter!

HeregoesmyyoungmasterJockey-hitch,jockey-hitch,jockey-hitch,jockey-hitch!HeregoesmyyoungmissAnamble,anamble,anamble,anamble!

Thefootmanlagsbehindtotipplealeandwine,Andgoesgallop,agallop,agallop,tomakeuphistime.

TWOBIRDS

Thereweretwobirdssatonastone,Fa,la,la,la,lal,de;Oneflewaway,andthentherewasone,Fa,la,la,la,lal,de;Theotherbirdflewafter,Andthentherewasnone,Fa,la,la,la,lal,de;AndsothestoneWasleftalone,Fa,la,la,la,lal,de.

LUCYLOCKET

LucyLocketlostherpocket,KittyFisherfoundit;Nothinginit,nothinginit,Butthebindingroundit.

WHENJENNYWRENWASYOUNG

‘Twasonceuponatime,whenJennyWrenwasyoung,

LEGOVERLEG

Legoverleg,AsthedogwenttoDover;Whenhecametoastile,Jump,hewentover.

Sodaintilyshedancedandsoprettilyshesung,RobinRedbreastlosthisheart,forhewasagallantbird.SohedoffedhishattoJennyWren,requestingtobeheard.

“Oh,dearestJennyWren,ifyouwillbutbemine,Youshallfeedoncherrypieanddrinknewcurrantwine,I’lldressyoulikeagoldfinchoranypeacockgay,So,dearestJen,ifyou’llbemine,letusappointtheday.”

Jennyblushedbehindherfanandthusdeclaredhermind:“Since,dearestBob,Iloveyouwell,I’lltakeyourofferkind.Cherrypieisveryniceandsoiscurrantwine,ButImustwearmyplainbrowngownandnevergotoofine.”

BARBER

Barber,barber,shaveapig.Howmanyhairswillmakeawig?Fourandtwenty;that’senough.Givethebarberapinchofsnuff.

SOLOMONGRUNDY

SolomonGrundy,BornonaMonday,

THEFLYINGPIG

Dickory,dickory,dare,Thepigflewupintheair;Themaninbrownsoonbroughthimdown,Dickory,dickory,dare.

ChristenedonTuesday,MarriedonWednesday,TookillonThursday,WorseonFriday,DiedonSaturday,BuriedonSunday.ThisistheendOfSolomonGrundy.

HUSH-A-BYE

Hush-a-bye,baby,onthetreetop!Whenthewindblowsthecradlewillrock;Whentheboughbreaksthecradlewillfall;Downwillcomebaby,bough,cradleandall.

BURNIEBEE

Burniebee,burniebee,Tellmewhenyourweddingbe?Ifitbeto-morrowday,Takeyourwingsandflyaway.

THREEWISEMENOFGOTHAM

ThreewisemenofGothamWenttoseainabowl;IfthebowlhadbeenstrongerMysonghadbeenlonger.

THEHUNTEROFREIGATE

Amanwenta-huntingatReigate,Andwishedtoleapoverahighgate.Saystheowner,“Goround,Withyourgunandyourhound,Foryounevershallleapovermygate.”

LITTLEPOLLYFLINDERS

LittlePollyFlindersSatamongthecindersWarmingherprettylittletoes;Hermothercameandcaughther,WhippedherlittledaughterForspoilinghernicenewclothes.

RIDEAWAY,RIDEAWAY

Rideaway,rideaway,Johnnyshallride,Andheshallhavepussy-catTiedtooneside;AndheshallhavelittledogTiedtotheother,AndJohnnyshallrideToseehisgrandmother.

PIPPENHILL

AsIwasgoingupPippenHill,PippenHillwasdirty;ThereImetaprettyMiss,Andshedroppedmeacurtsy.

LittleMiss,prettyMiss,Blessingslightuponyou;IfIhadhalf-a-crownaday,I’dspenditalluponyou.

PUSSY-CATANDQUEEN

“Pussy-cat,pussy-cat,Wherehaveyoubeen?”“I’vebeentoLondonTolookattheQueen.”

“Pussy-cat,pussy-cat,Whatdidyouthere?”“IfrightenedalittlemouseUnderthechair.”

THEWINDS

MisterEastgaveafeast;MisterNorthlaidthecloth;MisterWestdidhisbest;MisterSouthburnthismouthEatingcoldpotato.

CLAPHANDIES

Clap,claphandies,Mammie’swee,weeain;Clap,claphandies,Daddie’scomin’hame,Hametillhisbonnyweebitladdie;Clap,claphandies,Mywee,weeain.

JUSTLIKEME

“Iwentuponepairofstairs.”“Justlikeme.”

“Iwentuptwopairsofstairs.”“Justlikeme.”

“Iwentintoaroom.”“Justlikeme.”

“Ilookedoutofawindow.”“Justlikeme.”

“AndthereIsawamonkey.”“Justlikeme.”

HEIGH-HO,THECARRIONCROW

Acarrioncrowsatonanoak,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo,Watchingatailorshapehiscloak;Singheigh-ho,thecarrioncrow,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo!

Wife,bringmemyoldbentbow,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo,ThatImayshootyoncarrioncrow;

PLAYDAYS

Howmanydayshasmybabytoplay?Saturday,Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday,Monday.

Singheigh-ho,thecarrioncrow,Folderiddle,loideriddle,hidingdo!

Thetailorheshot,andmissedhismark,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo!Andshothisownsowquitethroughtheheart;Singheigh-ho,thecarrioncrow,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo!

Wife!bringbrandyinaspoon,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo!Forouroldsowisinaswoon;Singheigh-ho,thecarrioncrow,Folderiddle,lolderiddle,hidingdo!

CHRISTMAS

Christmascomesbutonceayear,Andwhenitcomesitbringsgoodcheer.

ELIZABETH

Elizabeth,Elspeth,Betsy,andBess,Theyallwenttogethertoseekabird’snest;Theyfoundabird’snestwithfiveeggsin,Theyalltookone,andleftfourin.

BANBURYCROSS

Rideacock-horsetoBanburyCross,Toseeanoldladyuponawhitehorse.Ringsonherfingers,andbellsonhertoes,Sheshallhavemusicwherevershegoes.

ABC

GreatA,littlea,BouncingB!Thecat’sinthecupboard,Andcan’tseeme.

ANEEDLEANDTHREAD

OldMotherTwitchetthadbutoneeye,Andalongtailwhichsheletfly;Andeverytimeshewentthroughagap,Abitofhertailsheleftinatrap.

THEMANINOURTOWN

Therewasamaninourtown,Andhewaswondrouswise,Hejumpedintoabramblebush,Andscratchedoutbothhiseyes;Butwhenhesawhiseyeswereout,Withallhismightandmain,Hejumpedintoanotherbush,Andscratched‘eminagain.

FOREVERYEVIL

ForeveryevilunderthesunThereisaremedyorthereisnone.Iftherebeone,seektillyoufindit;Iftherebenone,nevermindit.

GEORGYPORGY

GeorgyPorgy,puddingandpie,Kissedthegirlsandmadethemcry.Whentheboyscameouttoplay,GeorgyPorgyranaway.

CUSHYCOW

Cushycow,bonny,letdownthymilk,AndIwillgivetheeagownofsilk;Agownofsilkandasilvertee,Ifthouwiltletdownthymilktome.

WEEWILLIEWINKIE

WeeWillieWinkierunsthroughthetown,Upstairsanddownstairs,inhisnightgown;Rappingatthewindow,cryingthroughthelock,“Arethechildrenintheirbeds?Nowit’seighto’clock.”

SEE-SAW

See-saw,MargeryDaw,Soldherbedandlayuponstraw.

ROBIN-A-BOBBIN

Robin-a-BobbinBenthisbow,

ABOUTTHEBUSH

Aboutthebush,Willie,Aboutthebeehive,Aboutthebush,Willie,I’llmeettheealive.

Shotatapigeon,Andkilledacrow.

JOHNSMITH

IsJohnSmithwithin?Yes,thatheis.Canhesetashoe?Ay,marry,two.Hereanail,thereanail,Tick,tack,too.

SIMPLESIMON

SimpleSimonmetapieman,Goingtothefair;SaysSimpleSimontothepieman,“Letmetasteyourware.”

SaysthepiemantoSimpleSimon,“Showmefirstyourpenny,”SaysSimpleSimontothepieman,“Indeed,Ihavenotany.”

SimpleSimonwenta-fishingFortocatchawhale;AllthewaterhecouldfindWasinhismother’spail!

SimpleSimonwenttolookIfplumsgrewonathistle;Heprickedhisfingersverymuch,WhichmadepoorSimonwhistle.

Hewenttocatchadickybird,Andthoughthecouldnotfail,Becausehehadalittlesalt,

FIVETOES

Thislittlepigwenttomarket;Thislittlepigstayedathome;Thislittlepighadroastbeef;Thislittlepighadnone;Thislittlepigsaid,“Wee,wee!Ican’tfindmywayhome.”

THREEBLINDMICE

Threeblindmice!Seehowtheyrun!Theyallranafterthefarmer’swife,Whocutofftheirtailswithacarvingknife.DidyoueverseesuchathinginyourlifeAsthreeblindmice?

Toputuponitstail.

Hewentforwaterwithasieve,Butsoonitranallthrough;AndnowpoorSimpleSimonBidsyoualladieu.

ALITTLEMAN

Therewasalittleman,andhehadalittlegun,Andhisbulletsweremadeoflead,lead,lead;Hewenttothebrook,andsawalittleduck,Andshotitrightthroughthehead,head,head.

HecarriedithometohisoldwifeJoan,Andbadeherafiretomake,make,make.Toroastthelittleduckhehadshotinthebrook,Andhe’dgoandfetchthedrake,drake,drake.

Thedrakewasa-swimmingwithhiscurlytail;Thelittlemanmadeithismark,mark,mark.Heletoffhisgun,buthefiredtoosoon,Andthedrakeflewawaywithaquack,quack,quack.

DOCTORFOSTER

DoctorFosterwenttoGlo’ster,Inashowerofrain;Hesteppedinapuddle,uptohismiddle,Andneverwentthereagain.

DIDDLEDIDDLEDUMPLING

Diddlediddledumpling,mysonJohnWenttobedwithhisbreecheson,Onestockingoff,andonestockingon;Diddlediddledumpling,mysonJohn.

JERRYHALL

JerryHall,hewassosmall,Aratcouldeathim,hatandall.

LENGTHENINGDAYS

AsthedaysgrowlongerThestormsgrowstronger.

THEBLACKHEN

Hickety,pickety,myblackhen,Shelayseggsforgentlemen;GentlemencomeeverydayToseewhatmyblackhendothlay.

ACANDLE

LittleNannyEtticoatInawhitepetticoat,

THEMIST

Ahillfull,aholefull,Yetyoucannotcatchabowlfull.

MISSMUFFET

LittleMissMuffetSatonatuffet,Eatingofcurdsandwhey;Therecameabigspider,Andsatdownbesideher,AndfrightenedMissMuffetaway.

CURLY-LOCKS

Andarednose;ThelongershestandsTheshortershegrows.

Curly-locks,Curly-locks,wiltthoubemine?Thoushaltnotwashthedishes,noryetfeedtheswine;Butsitonacushion,andsewafineseamAndfeeduponstrawberries,sugar,andcream.

HUMPTYDUMPTYHumptyDumptysatonawall,HumptyDumptyhadagreatfall;AlltheKing’shorses,andalltheKing’smenCannotputHumptyDumptytogetheragain.

ONE,TWO,THREE

One,two,three,four,five,OnceIcaughtafishalive.Six,seven,eight,nine,ten,ButIletitgoagain.Whydidyouletitgo?Becauseitbitmyfingerso.Whichfingerdiditbite?Thelittleoneupontheright.

THEDOVEANDTHEWREN

Thedovesayscoo,coo,whatshallIdo?Icanscarcemaintaintwo.Pooh,pooh!saysthewren,I’vegotten,Andkeepthemalllikegentlemen.

MASTERIHAVE

MasterIhave,andIamhisman,Gallopadrearydun;MasterIhave,andIamhisman,AndI’llgetawifeasfastasIcan;Withaheightygailygamberally,Higgledypiggledy,niggledy,niggledy,Gallopadrearydun.

PINS

Seeapinandpickitup,Allthedayyou’llhavegoodluck.Seeapinandletitlay,Badluckyou’llhavealltheday.

SHALLWEGOA-SHEARING?

“Oldwoman,oldwoman,shallwegoa-shearing?”“Speakalittlelouder,sir,Iamverythickofhearing.”“Oldwoman,oldwoman,shallIkissyoudearly?”“Thankyou,kindsir,Ihearyouveryclearly.”

GOOSEY,GOOSEY,GANDER

Goosey,goosey,gander,Whitherdostthouwander?UpstairsanddownstairsAndinmylady’schamber.

ThereImetanoldmanWhowouldn’tsayhisprayers;Itookhimbytheleftleg,Andthrewhimdownthestairs.

THECOCKANDTHEHEN

“Cock,cock,cock,cock,I’velaidanegg,AmItogangba—are-foot?”

“Hen,hen,hen,hen,I’vebeenupanddownToeveryshopintown,AndcannotfindashoeTofityourfoot,IfI’dcrowmyhea—artout.”

OLDMOTHERHUBBARD

OldMotherHubbardWenttothecupboard,Togiveherpoordogabone;ButwhenshegotthereThecupboardwasbare,Andsothepoordoghadnone.

Shewenttothebaker’sTobuyhimsomebread;WhenshecamebackThedogwasdead.

Shewenttotheundertaker’sTobuyhimacoffin;WhenshegotbackThedogwaslaughing.

ShetookacleandishTogethimsometripe;WhenshecamebackHewassmokingapipe.

ShewenttothealehouseTogethimsomebeer;WhenshecamebackThedogsatinachair.

ShewenttothetavernForwhitewineandred;WhenshecamebackThedogstoodonhishead.

Shewenttothehatter’sTobuyhimahat;WhenshecamebackHewasfeedingthecat.

Shewenttothebarber’sTobuyhimawig;WhenshecamebackHewasdancingajig.

BLUEBELLBOY

Ihadalittleboy,AndcalledhimBlueBell;Gavehimalittlework,—Hediditverywell.

IbadehimgoupstairsTobringmeagoldpin;Incoalscuttlefellhe,Uptohislittlechin.

HewenttothegardenTopickalittlesage;Hetumbledonhisnose,Andfellintoarage.

HewenttothecellarTodrawalittlebeer;AndquicklydidreturnTosaytherewasnonethere.

Shewenttothefruiterer’sTobuyhimsomefruit;WhenshecamebackHewasplayingtheflute.

Shewenttothetailor’sTobuyhimacoat;WhenshecamebackHewasridingagoat.

Shewenttothecobbler’sTobuyhimsomeshoes;WhenshecamebackHewasreadingthenews.

Shewenttothesempster’sTobuyhimsomelinen;WhenshecamebackThedogwasa-spinning.

Shewenttothehosier’sTobuyhimsomehose;WhenshecamebackHewasdressedinhisclothes.

Thedamemadeacurtsy,Thedogmadeabow;Thedamesaid,“Yourservant,”Thedogsaid,“Bow-wow.”

WHYMAYNOTILOVEJOHNNY?

Johnnyshallhaveanewbonnet,AndJohnnyshallgotothefair,AndJohnnyshallhaveablueribbonTotieuphisbonnybrownhair.

AndwhymaynotIloveJohnny?AndwhymaynotJohnnyloveme?AndwhymaynotIloveJohnnyAswellasanotherbody?

Andhere’salegforastocking,Andhere’safootforashoe,Andhehasakissforhisdaddy,Andtwoforhismammy,Itrow.

AndwhymaynotIloveJohnny?AndwhymaynotJohnnyloveme?AndwhymaynotIloveJohnnyAswellasanotherbody? JACKJELF

LittleJackJelfWasputontheshelfBecausehecouldnotspell“pie”;Whenhisaunt,Mrs.Grace,Sawhissorrowfulface,Shecouldnothelpsaying,“Oh,fie!”

AndsinceMasterJelfWasputontheshelfBecausehecouldnotspell“pie,”Lethimstandtheresogrim,Andnomoreabouthim,ForIwishhimaverygood-bye!

JACKSPRAT

JackSpratCouldeatnofat,Hiswifecouldeatnolean;Andso,Betwixtthemboth,Theylickedtheplatterclean. DAFFODILS

Daffy-down-dillyhascometotownInayellowpetticoatandagreengown.

THEGIRLINTHELANE

Thegirlinthelane,thatcouldn’tspeakplain,Cried,“Gobble,gobble,gobble”:Themanonthehillthatcouldn’tstandstill,Wenthobblehobble,hobble.

HUSH-A-BYE

Hush-a-bye,baby,liestillwiththydaddy,Thymammyhasgonetothemill,Togetsomemealtobakeacake,Sopray,mydearbaby,liestill.

HUSH-A-BYE

Hush-a-bye,baby,Daddyisnear;Mammaisalady,Andthat’sveryclear.

NANCYDAWSON

NancyDawsonwassofineShewouldn’tgetuptoservetheswine;Sheliesinbedtilleightornine,Soit’sOh,poorNancyDawson.

AnddoyekenNancyDawson,honey?Thewifewhosellsthebarley,honey?Shewon’tgetuptofeedherswine,AnddoyekenNancyDawson,honey?

HANDYPANDY

HandyPandy,Jack-a-dandy,Lovesplumcakeandsugarcandy.Heboughtsomeatagrocer’sshop,Andouthecame,hop,hop,hop!

THEALPHABET

JACKANDJILL

JackandJillwentupthehill,Tofetchapailofwater;Jackfelldown,andbrokehiscrown,AndJillcametumblingafter.

ThenupJackgotandoffdidtrot,Asfastashecouldcaper,TooldDameDob,whopatchedhisnobWithvinegarandbrownpaper.

A,B,C,andD,Pray,playmates,agree.E,F,andG,Well,soitshallbe.J,K,andL,Inpeacewewilldwell.M,N,andO,Toplayletusgo.P,Q,R,andS,Lovemaywepossess.W,X,andY,Willnotquarrelordie.Z,andampersand,Gotoschoolatcommand.

DANCETOYOURDADDIE

Dancetoyourdaddie,Mybonnieladdie;Dancetoyourdaddie,mybonnielamb;Youshallgetafishy,Onalittledishy;Youshallgetafishy,whentheboatcomeshome.

ROBINHOODANDLITTLEJOHN

RobinHood,RobinHood,Isinthemicklewood!

ONEMISTYMOISTYMORNING

Onemistymoistymorning,Whencloudywastheweather,Ichancedtomeetanoldman,Clothedallinleather.HebegantocomplimentAndIbegantogrin.Howdoyoudo?Andhowdoyoudo?Andhowdoyoudoagain?

LittleJohn,LittleJohn,Hetothetownisgone.

RobinHood,RobinHood,Tellinghisbeads,AllinthegreenwoodAmongthegreenweeds.

LittleJohn,LittleJohn,Ifhecomesnomore,RobinHood,RobinHood,Weshallfretfullsore!

RAIN

Rain,rain,gotoSpain,Andnevercomebackagain.

THEOLDWOMANFROMFRANCE

TherecameanoldwomanfromFranceWhotaughtgrown-upchildrentodance;Buttheyweresostiff,Shesentthemhomeinasniff,ThissprightlyoldwomanfromFrance.

THEROBINS

Arobinandarobin’ssonOncewenttotowntobuyabun.Theycouldn’tdecideonplumorplain,Andsotheywentbackhomeagain.

THEOLDMAN

TherewasanoldmanInavelvetcoat,HekissedamaidAndgaveheragroat.Thegroatitwascrack’dAndwouldnotgo,—Ah,oldman,doyouservemeso?

TEETHANDGUMS

Thirtywhitehorsesuponaredhill,Nowtheytramp,nowtheychamp,nowtheystandstill.

T’OTHERLITTLETUNE

Iwon’tbemyfather’sJack,Iwon’tbemyfather’sJill;Iwillbethefiddler’swife,AndhavemusicwhenIwill.T’otherlittletune,T’otherlittletune,Prithee,Love,playmeT’otherlittletune.

MYKITTEN

Hey,mykitten,mykitten,Andhey,mykitten,mydeary!SuchasweetpetasthisWasneitherfarnorneary.

IFALLTHESEASWEREONESEA

Ifalltheseaswereonesea,Whatagreatseathatwouldbe!Andifallthetreeswereonetree,Whatagreattreethatwouldbe!Andifalltheaxeswereoneaxe,Whatagreataxethatwouldbe!Andifallthemenwereoneman,Whatagreatmanhewouldbe!Andifthegreatmantookthegreataxe,Andcutdownthegreattree,

Andletitfallintothegreatsea,Whatasplishsplashthatwouldbe!

PANCAKEDAY

GreatA,littlea,Thisispancakeday;Tosstheballhigh,Throwtheballlow,ThosethatcomeafterMaysingheigh-ho!

APLUMPUDDING

FlourofEngland,fruitofSpain,Mettogetherinashowerofrain;Putinabagtiedroundwithastring;Ifyou’lltellmethisriddle,I’llgiveyouaring.

FOREHEAD,EYES,CHEEKS,NOSE,MOUTH,ANDCHIN

HeresitstheLordMayor,Heresithistwomen,Heresitsthecock,Heresitsthehen,Heresitthelittlechickens,Heretheyrunin.Chin-chopper,chin-chopper,chinchopper,chin!

ASURETEST

Ifyouaretobeagentleman,AsIsupposeyou’llbe,You’llneitherlaughnorsmile,Foraticklingoftheknee.

LOCKANDKEY

“Iamagoldlock.”“Iamagoldkey.”“Iamasilverlock.”“Iamasilverkey.”“Iamabrasslock.”“Iamabrasskey.”“Iamaleadlock.”“Iamaleadkey.”“Iamadonlock.”“Iamadonkey!”

THELIONANDTHEUNICORN

TheLionandtheUnicornwerefightingforthecrown,TheLionbeattheUnicornallaroundthetown.Somegavethemwhitebread,andsomegavethembrown,Somegavethemplum-cake,andsentthemoutoftown.

THEMERCHANTSOFLONDON

Heydiddledinketypoppetypet,ThemerchantsofLondontheywearscarlet,Silkinthecollarandgoldinthehem,Somerrilymarchthemerchantmen.

IHADALITTLEHUSBAND

Ihadalittlehusbandnobiggerthanmythumb,Iputhiminapintpot,andthereIbidhimdrum,Iboughtalittlehandkerchieftowipehislittlenose,Andapairoflittlegarterstotiehislittlehose.

I’LLTELLYOUASTORY

I’lltellyouastoryAboutJack-a-Nory:Andnowmystory’sbegun.I’lltellyouanotherAbouthisbrother:Andnowmystoryisdone.

TOBABYLON

HowmanymilesisittoBabylon?—Threescoremilesandten.CanIgettherebycandle-light?—Yes,andbackagain.Ifyourheelsarenimbleandlight,Youmaygettherebycandle-light.

ASTRANGEOLDWOMAN

Therewasanoldwoman,andwhatdoyouthink?Sheliveduponnothingbutvictualsanddrink;Victualsanddrinkwerethechiefofherdiet,Andyetthisoldwomancouldneverbequiet.

SLEEP,BABY,SLEEP

Sleep,baby,sleep,Ourcottagevaleisdeep:Thelittlelambisonthegreen,Withwoollyfleecesosoftandclean—Sleep,baby,sleep.Sleep,baby,sleep,Downwherethewoodbinescreep;Bealwayslikethelambsomild,

CRY,BABY

Cry,baby,cry,Putyourfingerinyoureye,Andtellyourmotheritwasn’tI.

Akind,andsweet,andgentlechild.Sleep,baby,sleep.

LITTLEFRED

WhenlittleFredwenttobed,Healwayssaidhisprayers;

Hekissedmamma,andthenpapa,Andstraightwaywentupstairs.

BAA,BAA,BLACKSHEEP

Baa,baa,blacksheep,Haveyouanywool?Yes,marry,haveI,Threebagsfull;

Oneformymaster,Oneformydame,ButnoneforthelittleboyWhocriesinthelane.

THECATANDTHEFIDDLE

DOCTORFELL

Idonotlikethee,DoctorFell;ThereasonwhyIcannottell;ButthisIknow,andknowfullwell,Idonotlikethee,DoctorFell!

ACOUNTING-OUTRHYME

Hey,diddle,diddle!Thecatandthefiddle,Thecowjumpedoverthemoon;ThelittledoglaughedToseesuchsport,Andthedishranawaywiththespoon.

Hickery,dickery,6and7,Alabone,Crackabone,10and11,Spin,spun,muskidun,Twiddle‘em,twaddle‘em,21.

JACKANDHISFIDDLE

“Jacky,comeandgivemethyfiddle,Ifeverthoumeantothrive.”“Nay,I’llnotgivemyfiddleToanymanalive.

“IfIshouldgivemyfiddle,They’llthinkthatI’vegonemad;FormanyajoyousdayMyfiddleandIhavehad.”

BUTTONS

Buttons,afarthingapair!Come,whowillbuythemofme?They’reroundandsoundandpretty,Andfitforgirlsofthecity.Come,whowillbuythemofme?Buttons,afarthingapair!

HOTBOILEDBEANS

Ladiesandgentlemencometosupper—Hotboiledbeansandverygoodbutter.

LITTLEPUSSY

IlikelittlePussy,Hercoatissowarm,

AndifIdon’thurtherShe’lldomenoharm;

SoI’llnotpullhertail,Nordriveheraway,

ButPussyandIVerygentlywillplay.

SINGASONGOFSIXPENCE

Singasongofsixpence,Apocketfullofrye;Four-and-twentyblackbirdsBakedinapie!

WhenthepiewasopenedThebirdsbegantosing;WasnotthatadaintydishTosetbeforetheking?

Thekingwasinhiscounting-house,Countingouthismoney;Thequeenwasintheparlor,Eatingbreadandhoney.

Themaidwasinthegarden,Hangingouttheclothes;WhendowncameablackbirdAndsnappedoffhernose.

TOMMYTITTLEMOUSE

LittleTommyTittlemouseLivedinalittlehouse;HecaughtfishesInothermen’sditches.

THEMULBERRYBUSH

Herewegoroundthemulberrybush,Themulberrybush,themulberrybush,Herewegoroundthemulberrybush.Onacoldandfrostymorning.

Thisisthewaywewashourhands,Washourhands,washourhands,Thisisthewaywewashourhands,Onacoldandfrostymorning.

Thisisthewaywewashourclothes.Washourclothes,washourclothes,Thisisthewaywewashourclothes,Onacoldandfrostymorning.

Thisisthewaywegotoschool,

THEDERBYRAM

AsIwasgoingtoDerbyallonamarket-day,Imetthefinestram,sir,thateverwasfeduponhay;Uponhay,uponhay,uponhay;Imetthefinestram,sir,thateverwasfeduponhay.Thisramwasfatbehind,sir;thisramwasfatbefore;Thisramwastenyardsround,sir;indeed,hewasnomore;Nomore,nomore,nomore;Thisramwastenyardsround,sir;indeed,hewasnomore.Thehornsthatgrewonhishead,sir,theyweresowondroushigh,AsI’vebeenplainlytold,sir,theyreacheduptothesky.Thesky,thesky,thesky;AsI’vebeenplainlytold,sir,theyreacheduptothesky.Thetailthatgrewfromhisback,sir,wassixyardsandanell;AnditwassenttoDerbytotollthemarketbell;Thebell,thebell,thebell;AnditwassenttoDerbytotollthemarketbell.

Gotoschool,gotoschool,Thisisthewaywegotoschool,Onacoldandfrostymorning.

Thisisthewaywecomeoutofschool,Comeoutofschool,comeoutofschool,Thisisthewaywecomeoutofschool,Onacoldandfrostymorning.

THEHOBBY-HORSE

Ihadalittlehobby-horse,Anditwasdapplegray;Itsheadwasmadeofpea-straw,Itstailwasmadeofhay.

IsoldittoanoldwomanForacoppergroat;AndI’llnotsingmysongagainWithoutanothercoat.

YOUNGLAMBSTOSELL

IfI’dasmuchmoneyasIcouldtell,Ineverwouldcryyounglambstosell;Younglambstosell,younglambstosell;Ineverwouldcryyounglambstosell.

OLDWOMAN,OLDWOMAN

Therewasanoldwomantossedinabasket,Seventeentimesashighasthemoon;Butwhereshewasgoingnomortalcouldtell,Forunderherarmshecarriedabroom.

BOYANDTHESPARROW

Alittlecock-sparrowsatonagreentree,Andhechirruped,hechirruped,somerrywashe;Anaughtyboycamewithhisweebowandarrow,Determinedtoshootthislittlecock-sparrow.

“Thislittlecock-sparrowshallmakemeastew,Andhisgibletsshallmakemealittlepie,too.”“Oh,no,”saysthesparrow“Iwon’tmakeastew.”Soheflappedhiswingsandawayheflew.

“Oldwoman,oldwoman,oldwoman,“saidI,“Whither,ohwhither,ohwhithersohigh?”“Tosweepthecobwebsfromthesky;AndI’llbewithyouby-and-by.”

TWOPIGEONS

Ihadtwopigeonsbrightandgay,Theyflewfrommetheotherday.Whatwasthereasontheydidgo?Icannottell,forIdonotknow.

THEHOUSETHATJACKBUILT

ThisisthehousethatJackbuilt.ThisisthemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisistherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,

THEFIRSTOFMAY

Thefairmaidwho,thefirstofMay,Goestothefieldsatbreakofday,Andwashesindewfromthehawthorn-tree,Willeverafterhandsomebe.

SULKYSUE

Here’sSulkySue,Whatshallwedo?TurnherfacetothewallTillshecomesto.

ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthemaidenallforlorn,Thatmilkedthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt

Thisisthemanalltatteredandtorn,Thatkissedthemaidenallforlorn,Thatmilkedthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthepriestallshavenandshorn,Thatmarriedthemanalltatteredandtorn,Thatkissedthemaidenallforlorn,Thatmilkedthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthecockthatcrowedinthemorn,Thatwakedthepriestallshavenandshorn,Thatmarriedthemanalltatteredandtorn,Thatkissedthemaidenallforlorn,Thatmilkedthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,Thatatethemalt

SATURDAY,SUNDAY

OnSaturdaynightShallbeallmycareTopowdermylocksAndcurlmyhair.

OnSundaymorningMylovewillcomein.WhenhewillmarrymeWithagoldring.

ThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

Thisisthefarmersowingthecorn,Thatkeptthecockthatcrowedinthemorn,Thatwakedthepriestallshavenandshorn,Thatmarriedthemanalltatteredandtorn,Thatkissedthemaidenallforlorn,Thatmilkedthecowwiththecrumpledhorn,Thattossedthedog,Thatworriedthecat,Thatkilledtherat,ThatatethemaltThatlayinthehousethatJackbuilt.

THEOLDWOMANANDTHEPEDLAR

Therewasanoldwoman,asI’veheardtell,

LITTLEJENNYWREN

LittleJennyWrenfellsick,Uponatime;IncameRobinRedbreastAndbroughthercakeandwine.

“Eatwellofmycake,Jenny,Drinkwellofmywine.”“Thankyou,Robin,kindly,Youshallbemine.”

Jennyshegotwell,Andstooduponherfeet,AndtoldRobinplainlyShelovedhimnotabit.

Robinbeingangry,Hoppeduponatwig,Saying,“Outuponyou!Fieuponyou!Bold-facedjig!”

Shewenttomarkethereggsfortosell;Shewenttomarketallonamarket-day,AndshefellasleepontheKing’shighway.

TherecamebyapedlarwhosenamewasStout,Hecutherpetticoatsallroundabout;Hecutherpetticoatsuptotheknees,Whichmadetheoldwomantoshiverandfreeze.

Whenthelittleoldwomanfirstdidwake,Shebegantoshiverandshebegantoshake;Shebegantowonderandshebegantocry,“Laukamercyonme,thiscan’tbeI!

“ButifitbeI,asIhopeitbe,I’vealittledogathome,andhe’llknowme;IfitbeI,he’llwaghislittletail,AndifitbenotI,he’llloudlybarkandwail.”

Homewentthelittlewomanallinthedark;Upgotthelittledog,andhebegantobark;Hebegantobark,soshebegantocry,“Laukamercyonme,thisisnoneofI!”

THELITTLEMOPPET

Ihadalittlemoppet,

BOBBYSNOOKS

LittleBobbySnookswasfondofhisbooks,Andlovedbyhisusherandmaster;ButnaughtyJackSpry,hegotablackeye,Andcarrieshisnoseinaplaster.

Iputitinmypocket,Andfeditwithcornandhay.Therecameaproudbeggar.Andsworeheshouldhaveher;Andstolemylittlemoppetaway.

ISAWASHIPA-SAILING

Isawashipa-sailing,A-sailingonthesea;And,oh!itwasallladenWithprettythingsforthee!

Therewerecomfitsinthecabin,Andapplesinthehold;Thesailsweremadeofsilk,Andthemastsweremadeofgold.

Thefour-and-twentysailorsThatstoodbetweenthedecks,Werefour-and-twentywhitemiceWithchainsabouttheirnecks.

Thecaptainwasaduck,Withapacketonhisback;Andwhentheshipbegantomove,Thecaptainsaid,“Quack!Quack!”

THEMANINTHEMOON

TheManintheMooncametumblingdown,AndaskedthewaytoNorwich;Hewentbythesouth,andburnthismouthWitheatingcoldpeaseporridge.

ONE,HELOVES

AWALNUT

Assoftassilk,aswhiteasmilk,Asbitterasgall,astrongwall,Andagreencoatcoversmeall.

One,heloves;two,heloves;Three,heloves,theysay;Four,heloveswithallhisheart;Five,hecastsaway.Six,heloves;seven,sheloves;Eight,theybothlove.Nine,hecomes;ten,hetarries;Eleven,hecourts;twelve,hemarries.

BAT,BAT

Bat,bat,Comeundermyhat,AndI’llgiveyouasliceofbacon;AndwhenIbakeI’llgiveyouacakeIfIamnotmistaken.

HARK!HARK!

MYLOVE

Sawyeaughtofmylovea-comingfromthemarket?Apeckofmealuponherback,Ababbyinherbasket;Sawyeaughtofmylovea-comingfromthemarket?

THEMANOFBOMBAY

TherewasafatmanofBombay,Whowassmokingonesunshinyday;

Hark,hark!thedogsdobark!Beggarsarecomingtotown:Someinjags,andsomeinrags,Andsomeinvelvetgown.

THEHART

Theharthelovesthehighwood,Thehareshelovesthehill;TheKnightheloveshisbrightsword,TheLady—lovesherwill.

WhenabirdcalledasnipeFlewawaywithhispipe,WhichvexedthefatmanofBombay

POOROLDROBINSONCRUSOE!

PooroldRobinsonCrusoe!PooroldRobinsonCrusoe!TheymadehimacoatOfanoldNannygoat.Iwonderwhytheyshoulddoso!Witharing-a-ting-tang,Andaring-a-ting-tang,PooroldRobinsonCrusoe!

ASIEVE

Ariddle,ariddle,asIsuppose,Ahundredeyesandneveranose!

MYMAIDMARY

MymaidMaryshemindsthedairy,WhileIgoa-hoeingandmowingeachmorn;Gailyrunthereelandthelittlespinningwheel,WhileIamsingingandmowingmycorn.

ADIFFICULTRHYME

Whatistherhymeforporringer?Thekinghehadadaughterfair,AndgavethePrinceofOrangeher.

PRETTYJOHNWATTS

PrettyJohnWatts,Wearetroubledwithrats.Willyoudrivethemoutofthehouse?Wehavemice,too,inplenty,Thatfeastinthepantry,ButletthemstayAndnibbleaway,Whatharminalittlebrownmouse?

ILOVESIXPENCE

Ilovesixpence,ajolly,jollysixpence,Ilovesixpenceasmylife;Ispentapennyofit,Ispentapennyofit,Itookapennyhometomywife.

Oh,mylittlefourpence,ajolly,jollyfourpence,Ilovefourpenceasmylife;Ispenttwopenceofit,Ispenttwopenceofit,AndItooktwopencehometomywife.

GOODADVICE

Comewhenyou’recalled,Dowhatyou’rebid,Shutthedoorafteryou,Andneverbechid.

BYE,BABYBUNTING

Bye,babybunting,Father’sgonea-hunting,Mother’sgonea-milking,Sister’sgonea-silking,Andbrother’sgonetobuyaskinTowrapthebabybuntingin.

TOM,TOM,THEPIPER’SSON

Tom,Tom,thepiper’sson,Stoleapig,andawayherun,Thepigwaseat,AndTomwasbeat,AndTomrancryingdownthestreet.

COMICALFOLK

InacottageinFifeLivedamanandhiswifeWho,believeme,werecomicalfolk;For,topeople’ssurprise,Theybothsawwiththeireyes,Andtheirtonguesmovedwhenevertheyspoke!

Whentheywereasleep,I’mtold,thattokeepTheireyesopentheycouldnotcontrive;Theybothwalkedontheirfeet,And‘twasthoughtwhattheyeatHelped,withdrinking,tokeepthemalive!

TOMMYSNOOKS

AsTommySnooksandBessyBrooksWerewalkingoutoneSunday,SaysTommySnookstoBessyBrooks,“WiltmarrymeonMonday?”

COCK-CROW

CockscrowinthemornTotellustorise,AndhewholieslateWillneverbewise;

ForearlytobedAndearlytorise,IsthewaytobehealthyAndwealthyandwise.

THETHREESONS

Therewasanoldwomanhadthreesons,JerryandJamesandJohn,Jerrywashanged,Jameswasdrowned,Johnwaslostandneverwasfound;Andtherewasanendofherthreesons,JerryandJamesandJohn!

THEBLACKSMITH

“RobertBarnes,myfellowfine,Canyoushoethishorseofmine?”“Yes,goodsir,thatIcan,Aswellasanyotherman;There’sanail,andthere’saprod,Now,goodsir,yourhorseisshod.”

TWOGRAYKITS

Thetwograykits,Andthegraykits’mother,AllwentoverThebridgetogether.

Thebridgebrokedown,Theyallfellin;“Maytheratsgowithyou,”SaysTomBolin.

ONE,TWO,BUCKLEMYSHOE

One,two,Bucklemyshoe;Three,four,Knockatthedoor;Five,six,Pickupsticks;Seven,eight,Laythemstraight;Nine,ten,Agood,fathen;Eleven,twelve,Diganddelve;Thirteen,fourteen,Maidsa-courting;Fifteen,sixteen,Maidsinthekitchen;Seventeen,eighteen,Maidsa-waiting;Nineteen,twenty,Myplate’sempty.

COCK-A-DOODLE-DO!

PAIRSORPEARS

Twelvepairshanginghigh,Twelveknightsridingby,Eachknighttookapear,Andyetleftadozenthere.

BELLEISLE

Cock-a-doodle-do!Mydamehaslosthershoe,Mymaster’slosthisfiddle-stickAndknowsnotwhattodo.

Cock-a-doodle-do!Whatismydametodo?Tillmasterfindshisfiddle-stick,She’lldancewithouthershoe.

AtthesiegeofBelleisleIwasthereallthewhile,Allthewhile,allthewhile,AtthesiegeofBelleisle.

OLDKINGCOLE

OldKingColeWasamerryoldsoul,Andamerryoldsoulwashe;Hecalledforhispipe,Andhecalledforhisbowl,Andhecalledforhisfiddlersthree!Andeveryfiddler,hehadafinefiddle,Andaveryfinefiddlehadhe.“Tweetweedledee,tweedledee,”wentthefiddlers.Oh,there’snonesorareAscancompareWithKingColeandhisfiddlersthree.

SEE,SEE

See,see!WhatshallIsee?Ahorse’sheadwherehistailshouldbe.

AWELL

Asroundasanapple,asdeepasacup,Andalltheking’shorsescan’tfillitup.

PUSSY-CATMEW

Pussy-catMewjumpedoveracoal,Andinherbestpetticoatburntagreathole.PoorPussy’sweeping,she’llhavenomoremilkUntilherbestpetticoat’smendedwithsilk.

COFFEEANDTEA

Molly,mysisterandIfellout,Andwhatdoyouthinkitwasallabout?ShelovedcoffeeandIlovedtea,Andthatwasthereasonwecouldn’tagree.

DAPPLE-GRAY

Ihadalittlepony,HisnamewasDapple-Gray,Ilenthimtoalady,Torideamileaway.Shewhippedhim,sheslashedhim,Sherodehimthroughthemire;IwouldnotlendmyponynowForallthelady’shire.

THELITTLEGIRLWITHACURL

TherewasalittlegirlwhohadalittlecurlRightinthemiddleofherforehead;Whenshewasgood,shewasvery,verygood,Andwhenshewasbadshewashorrid.

DREAMS

ACOCKANDBULLSTORY

Thecock’sonthehousetopblowinghishorn;Thebull’sinthebarna-threshingofcorn;Themaidsinthemeadowsaremakingofhay;Theducksintheriverareswimmingaway.

FORBABY

Youshallhaveanapple,

Fridaynight’sdream,onSaturdaytold,Issuretocometrue,beitneversoold.

YOUshallhaveaplum,Youshallhavearattle,Whenpapacomeshome.

MYSELF

AsIwalkedbymyself,Andtalkedtomyself,Myselfsaiduntome:“Looktothyself,Takecareofthyself,Fornobodycaresforthee.”

Iansweredmyself,AndsaidtomyselfIntheselfsamerepartee:“Looktothyself,Ornotlooktothyself,Theselfsamethingwillbe.”

CANDLE-SAVING

Tomakeyourcandleslastforaye,Youwivesandmaidsgiveear-O!Toputthemout’stheonlyway,SayshonestJohnBoldero.

OVERTHEWATER

Overthewater,andoverthesea,AndoverthewatertoCharley,I’llhavenoneofyournastybeef,NorI’llhavenoneofyourbarley;ButI’llhavesomeofyourverybestflourTomakeawhitecakeformyCharley.

FEARSANDTEARS

Tommy’stearsandMary’sfearsWillmakethemoldbeforetheiryears.

THEKILKENNYCATS

TherewereoncetwocatsofKilkenny.Eachthoughttherewasonecattoomany;Sotheyfoughtandtheyfit,Andtheyscratchedandtheybit,Till,exceptingtheirnails,Andthetipsoftheirtails,Insteadoftwocats,thereweren’tany.

OLDGRIMES

OldGrimesisdead,thatgoodoldman,Wene’ershallseehimmore;HeusedtowearalongbrowncoatAllbuttoneddownbefore.

AWEEKOFBIRTHDAYS

Monday’schildisfairofface,Tuesday’schildisfullofgrace,Wednesday’schildisfullofwoe,Thursday’schildhasfartogo,Friday’schildislovingandgiving,Saturday’schildworkshardforitsliving,Butthechildthat’sbornontheSabbathdayIsbonnyandblithe,andgoodandgay.

ACHIMNEY

Blackwithinandredwithout;Fourcornersroundabout.

LADYBIRD

Ladybird,ladybird,flyawayhome!Yourhouseisonfire,yourchildrenallgone,Allbutone,andhernameisAnn,Andshecreptunderthepuddingpan.

THEMANWHOHADNAUGHT

Therewasamanandhehadnaught,Androbberscametorobhim;Hecreptuptothechimneypot,Andthentheythoughttheyhadhim.

Buthegotdownont’otherside,Andthentheycouldnotfindhim;Heranfourteenmilesinfifteendays,Andneverlookedbehindhim.

THETAILORSANDTHESNAIL

FourandTwentytailorsWenttokillasnail;ThebestmanamongthemDurstnottouchhertail;SheputoutherhornsLikealittleKyloecow.Run,tailors,run,orShe’llkillyoualle’ennow.

AROUNDTHEGREENGRAVEL

Aroundthegreengravelthegrassgrowsgreen,Andalltheprettymaidsareplaintobeseen;Washthemwithmilk,andclothethemwithsilk,Andwritetheirnameswithapenandink.

INTERY,MINTERY

Intery,mintery,cuterycorn,Appleseedandapplethorn;Wire,brier,limber-lock,Fivegeeseinaflock,Sitandsingbyaspring,O-u-t,andinagain.

CAESAR’SSONG

Bow-wow-wow!Whosedogartthou?LittleTomTinker’sdog,Bow-wow-wow!

BILLY,BILLY

“Billy,Billy,comeandplay,Whilethesunshinesbrightasday.”

ASIWASGOINGALONGAsIwasgoingalong,along,A-singingacomicalsong,song,song,ThelanethatIwentwassolong,long,long,AndthesongthatIsangwassolong,long,long,AndsoIwentsingingalong.

ROCK-A-BYE,BABY

Rock-a-bye,baby,thycradleisgreen;Father’sanobleman,mother’saqueen;AndBetty’salady,andwearsagoldring;AndJohnny’sadrummer,anddrumsfortheking.

HECTORPROTECTOR

HectorProtectorwasdressedallingreen;HectorProtectorwassenttotheQueen.TheQueendidnotlikehim,NomoredidtheKing;SoHectorProtectorwassentbackagain.

“Yes,myPolly,soIwill,ForIlovetopleaseyoustill.”

“Billy,Billy,haveyouseenSamandBetsyonthegreen?”

“Yes,myPoll,Isawthempass,Skippingo’erthenew-mowngrass.”

“Billy,Billy,comealong,AndIwillsingaprettysong.”

THEMANINTHEWILDERNESS

ThemaninthewildernessAskedmeHowmanystrawberriesGrewinthesea.IansweredhimAsIthoughtgood,AsmanyasredherringsGrewinthewood.

LITTLEJACKHORNER

LittleJackHornerSatinthecorner,EatingofChristmaspie:Heputinhisthumb,Andpulledoutaplum,Andsaid,“WhatagoodboyamI!”

THEBIRDSCARER

Away,birds,away!Takealittleandleavealittle,Anddonotcomeagain;Forifyoudo,Iwillshootyouthrough,Andtherewillbeanendofyou.

MARY,MARY,QUITECONTRARY

Mary,Mary,quitecontrary,Howdoesyourgardengrow?Silverbellsandcockle-shells,Andprettymaidsallofarow.

BESSYBELLANDMARYGRAY

BessyBellandMaryGray,Theyweretwobonnylasses;Theybuilttheirhouseuponthelea,Andcovereditwithrushes.

Bessykeptthegardengate,AndMarykeptthepantry;Bessyalwayshadtowait,WhileMarylivedinplenty.

NEEDLESANDPINS

Needlesandpins,needlesandpins,Whenamanmarrieshistroublebegins.

PUSSY-CATANDTHEDUMPLINGS

Pussy-catatethedumplings,thedumplings,Pussy-catatethedumplings.Mammastoodby,andcried,“Oh,fie!Whydidyoueatthedumplings?”

DANCE,THUMBKINDANCE

Dance,Thumbkin,dance;(keepthethumbinmotionDance,yemerrymen,everyone.(allthefingersinmotionForThumbkin,hecandancealone,(thethumbalonemovingThumbkin,hecandancealone.(thethumbalonemovingDance,Foreman,dance,(thefirstfingermovingDance,yemerrymen,everyone.(allmovingButForeman,hecandancealone,(thefirstfingermovingForeman,hecandancealone.(thefirstfingermovingDance,Longman,dance,(thesecondfingermovingDance,yemerrymen,everyone.(allmovingForLongman,hecandancealone,(thesecondfingermovingLongman,hecandancealone.(thesecondfingermovingDance,Ringman,dance,(thethirdfingermovingDance,yemerrymen,dance.(allmovingButRingmancannotdancealone,(thethirdfingermovingRingman,hecannotdancealone.(thethirdfingermovingDance,Littleman,dance,(thefourthfingermovingDance,yemerrymen,dance.(allmovingButLittleman,hecandancealone,(thefourthfingermovingLittleman,hecandancealone.(thefourthfingermoving

MARY’SCANARY

Maryhadaprettybird,Feathersbrightandyellow,Slenderlegs—uponmywordHewasaprettyfellow!

Thesweetestnotehealwayssung,WhichmuchdelightedMary.Sheoften,wherethecagewashung,Sathearinghercanary.

BIRDSOFAFEATHER

Birdsofafeatherflocktogether,Andsowillpigsandswine;Ratsandmicewillhavetheirchoice,AndsowillIhavemine.

THELITTLEBIRD

OnceIsawalittlebirdComehop,hop,hop;SoIcried,“Littlebird,Willyoustop,stop,stop?”

AndwasgoingtothewindowTosay,“Howdoyoudo?”Butheshookhislittletail,Andfarawayheflew.

THEGREEDYMAN

ThegreedymanishewhositsAndbitesbitsoutofplates,OrelsetakesupanalmanacAndgobblesallthedates.

THEDUSTYMILLER

Margaretwrotealetter,Sealeditwithherfinger,ThrewitinthedamForthedustymiller.Dustywashiscoat,Dustywasthesiller,DustywasthekissI’dfromthedustymiller.IfIhadmypocketsFullofgoldandsiller,IwouldgiveitallTomydustymiller.

ASTAR

Higherthanahouse,higherthanatree.Oh!whatevercanthatbe?

THETENO’CLOCKSCHOLAR

Adiller,adollar,ateno’clockscholar!Whatmakesyoucomesosoon?Youusedtocomeatteno’clock,Butnowyoucomeatnoon.

ANICICLE

Livesinwinter,Diesinsummer,Andgrowswithitsrootsupward!

ASHIP’SNAIL

COCK-A-DOODLE-DO

Oh,myprettycock,oh,myhandsomecock,Iprayyou,donotcrowbeforeday,Andyourcombshallbemadeoftheverybeatengold,Andyourwingsofthesilversogray.

Overthewater,Andunderthewater,Andalwayswithitsheaddown.

WILLY,WILLY

Willy,WillyWilkinKissedthemaidsa-milking,Fa,la,la!AndwithhismerrydaffingHesetthemalla-laughing,Ha,ha,ha!

THEOLDWOMANOFLEEDS

TherewasanoldwomanofLeeds,Whospentallhertimeingooddeeds;SheworkedforthepoorTillherfingersweresore,ThispiousoldwomanofLeeds!

THEBOYINTHEBARN

Alittleboywentintoabarn,Andlaydownonsomehay.Anowlcameout,andflewabout,Andthelittleboyranaway.

SUNSHINE

Hick-a-more,Hack-a-more,OntheKing’skitchendoor,AlltheKing’shorses,AndalltheKing’smen,Couldn’tdriveHick-a-more,Hack-a-more,OfftheKing’skitchendoor.

TONGS

Longlegs,crookedthighs,

THEQUARREL

MylittleoldmanandIfellout;I’lltellyouwhat‘twasallabout,—Ihadmoneyandhehadnone,

Littlehead,andnoeyes.

JACKJINGLE

LittleJackJingle,Heusedtolivesingle;Butwhenhegottiredofthiskindoflife,Heleftoffbeingsingleandlivedwithhiswife.NowwhatdoyouthinkoflittleJackJingle?Beforehewasmarriedheusedtolivesingle.

SHOEING

Shoethecolt,Shoethecolt,Shoethewildmare;Hereanail,Thereanail,Yetshegoesbare.

Andthat’sthewaythenoisebegun.

THEPUMPKIN-EATER

Peter,Peter,pumpkin-eater,Hadawifeandcouldn’tkeepher;Heputherinapumpkinshell,Andtherehekeptherverywell.

THAT’SALL

Therewasanoldwomansatspinning,Andthat’sthefirstbeginning;

BETTYBLUE

LittleBettyBlueLostherholidayshoe;WhatshalllittleBettydo?GiveheranotherTomatchtheotherAndthenshe’llwalkupontwo.

Shehadacalf,Andthat’shalf;

Shetookitbythetail,Andthrewitoverthewall,Andthat’sall!

BEDTIME

DANCE,LITTLEBABY

Dance,littleBaby,danceuphigh!Nevermind,Baby,Motherisby.Crowandcaper,caperandcrow,There,littleBaby,thereyougo!Uptotheceiling,downtotheground,Backwardsandforwards,roundandround;Dance,littleBabyandMotherwillsing,Withthemerrycoral,ding,ding,ding!

MYLITTLEMAID

Highdiddledoubt,mycandle’soutMylittlemaidisnotathome;Saddlemyhogandbridlemydog,Andfetchmylittlemaidhome.

TheManintheMoonlookedoutofthemoon,Lookedoutofthemoonandsaid,“‘Tistimeforallchildren,ontheearthTothinkaboutgettingtobed!”

FORWANTOFANAIL

Forwantofanail,theshoewaslost;Forwantoftheshoe,thehorsewaslost;Forwantofthehorse,theriderwaslost;Forwantoftherider,thebattlewaslost;Forwantofthebattle,thekingdomwaslost,Andallforthewantofahorseshoenail.

PEASEPORRIDGE

Peaseporridgehot,Peaseporridgecold,Peaseporridgeinthepot,Ninedaysold.Somelikeithot,Somelikeitcold,Somelikeitinthepot,Ninedaysold.

THECROOKEDSIXPENCE

Therewasacrookedman,andhewentacrookedmile,Hefoundacrookedsixpencebesideacrookedstile;Heboughtacrookedcat,whichcaughtacrookedmouse,Andtheyalllivedtogetherinalittlecrookedhouse.

THISISTHEWAY

Thisisthewaytheladiesride,Tri,tre,tre,tree,Tri,tre,tre,tree!

RINGARINGO’ROSES

Ringaringo’roses,Apocketfulofposies.Tisha!Tisha!Weallfalldown.

Thisisthewaytheladiesride,Tri,tre,tre,tre,tri-tre-tre-tree!

Thisisthewaythegentlemenride,Gallop-a-trot,Gallop-a-trot!Thisisthewaythegentlemenride,Gallop-a-gallop-a-trot!

Thisisthewaythefarmersride,Hobbledy-hoy,Hobbledy-hoy!Thisisthewaythefarmersride,Hobbledy-hobbledy-hoy!

DUCKSANDDRAKES

Aduckandadrake,Andahalfpennycake,Withapennytopaytheoldbaker.AhopandascotchIsanothernotch,Slitherum,slatherum,takeher.

THEDONKEY

Donkey,donkey,oldandgray,Opeyourmouthandgentlybray;Liftyourearsandblowyourhorn,Towaketheworldthissleepymorn.

IF

Ifalltheworldwereapplepie,Andalltheseawereink,Andallthetreeswerebreadandcheese,Whatshouldwehavefordrink?

THEBELLS

“Youowemefiveshillings,”SaythebellsofSt.Helen’s.“Whenwillyoupayme?”SaythebellsofOldBailey.“WhenIgrowrich,”SaythebellsofShoreditch.“Whenwillthatbe?”SaythebellsofStepney.“Idonotknow,”SaysthegreatBellofBow.“Twosticksinanapple,”RingthebellsofWhitechapel.“Halfpenceandfarthings,”SaythebellsofSt.Martin’s.“Kettlesandpans,”SaythebellsofSt.Ann’s.“Brickbatsandtiles,”SaythebellsofSt.Giles.“Oldshoesandslippers,”SaythebellsofSt.Peter’s.“Pokersandtongs,”SaythebellsofSt.John’s.

LITTLEGIRLANDQUEEN

“Littlegirl,littlegirl,wherehaveyoubeen?”“GatheringrosestogivetotheQueen.”“Littlegirl,littlegirl,whatgavesheyou?”“Shegavemeadiamondasbigasmyshoe.”

THEKINGOFFRANCE

TheKingofFrancewentupthehill,Withtwentythousandmen;TheKingofFrancecamedownthehill,Andne’erwentupagain.

PETERPIPER

PeterPiperpickedapeckofpickledpeppers;ApeckofpickledpeppersPeterPiperpicked.IfPeterPiperpickedapeckofpickledpeppers,Where’sthepeckofpickledpeppersPeterPiperpicked?

ONETOTEN

1,2,3,4,5!Icaughtaharealive;6,7,8,9,10!Ilethergoagain.

ANEQUAL

Readmyriddle,Ipray.WhatGodneversees,Whatthekingseldomsees,Whatweseeeveryday.

THETARTS

TheQueenofHearts,Shemadesometarts,Allonasummer’sday;TheKnaveofHearts,Hestolethetarts,Andtookthemcleanaway.

TheKingofHeartsCalledforthetarts,AndbeattheKnavefullsore;TheKnaveofHeartsBroughtbackthetarts,Andvowedhe’dstealnomore.

WHATARELITTLEBOYSMADEOF?

Whatarelittleboysmadeof,madeof?Whatarelittleboysmadeof?

COME,LET’STOBED

“Tobed!Tobed!”SaysSleepy-head;“Tarryawhile,”saysSlow;“Putonthepan,”SaysGreedyNan;“We’llsupbeforewego.”

“Snapsandsnails,andpuppy-dogs’tails;Andthat’swhatlittleboysaremadeof.”

Whatarelittlegirlsmadeof,madeof?Whatarelittlegirlsmadeof?“Sugarandspice,andallthat’snice;Andthat’swhatlittlegirlsaremadeof.”

LITTLEMAID

“Littlemaid,prettymaid,whithergoestthou?”“Downintheforesttomilkmycow.”“ShallIgowiththee?”“No,notnow;WhenIsendforthee,thencomethou.”

BANDYLEGS

AsIwasgoingtosellmyeggsImetamanwithbandylegs,

THEGIRLANDTHEBIRDS

WhenIwasalittlegirl,aboutsevenyearsold,Ihadn’tgotapetticoat,tocovermefromthecold.SoIwentintoDarlington,thatprettylittletown,AndthereIboughtapetticoat,acloak,andagown.Iwentintothewoodsandbuiltmeakirk,Andallthebirdsoftheair,theyhelpedmetowork.Thehawkwithhislongclawspulleddownthestone,Thedovewithherroughbillbroughtmethemhome.Theparrotwastheclergyman,thepeacockwastheclerk,

Bandylegsandcrookedtoes;Itrippeduphisheels,andhefellonhisnose.

Thebullfinchplayedtheorgan,—wemademerrywork.

APIG

AsIwenttoBonner,ImetapigWithoutawigUponmywordandhonor.

JENNYWREN

AslittleJennyWrenWassittingbyhershed.Shewaggledwithhertail,Andnoddedwithherhead.Shewaggledwithhertail,Andnoddedwithherhead,AslittleJennyWrenWassittingbytheshed.

LITTLETOMTUCKER

LittleTomTuckerSingsforhissupper.Whatshallheeat?Whitebreadandbutter.HowwillhecutitWithoute’eraknife?HowwillhebemarriedWithoute’erawife?

WHEREAREYOUGOING,MYPRETTYMAID

“Whereareyougoing,myprettymaid?”“I’mgoinga-milking,sir,”shesaid.“MayIgowithyou,myprettymaid?”“You’rekindlywelcome,sir,”shesaid.“Whatisyourfather,myprettymaid?”“Myfather’safarmer,sir,”shesaid.“Whatisyourfortune,myprettymaid?”“Myfaceismyfortune,sir,”shesaid.“ThenIcan’tmarryyou,myprettymaid.”“Nobodyaskedyou,sir,”shesaid.

THEOLDWOMANOFGLOUCESTER

TherewasanoldwomanofGloucester,Whoseparrottwoguineasitcosther,Butitstongueneverceasing,WasvastlydispleasingTothetalkativewomanofGloucester.

MULTIPLICATIONISVEXATION

Multiplicationisvexation,Divisionisasbad;TheRuleofThreedothpuzzleme,AndPracticedrivesmemad.

LITTLEKINGBOGGEN

LittleKingBoggen,hebuiltafinehall,Pie-crustandpastry-crust,thatwasthewall;Thewindowsweremadeofblackpuddingsandwhite,Andslatedwithpan-cakes,—youne’ersawthelike!

BELLHORSES

Bellhorses,bellhorses,whattimeofday?Oneo’clock,twoo’clock,threeandaway.

WHISTLE

“Whistle,daughter,whistle;Whistle,daughterdear.”“Icannotwhistle,mammy,Icannotwhistleclear.”“Whistle,daughter,whistle;Whistleforapound.”“Icannotwhistle,mammy,Icannotmakeasound.”

TAFFY

TaffywasaWelshman,Taffywasathief,Taffycametomyhouseandstoleapieceofbeef;IwenttoTaffy’shouse,Taffywasnothome;Taffycametomyhouseandstoleamarrow-bone.

IwenttoTaffy’shouse,Taffywasnotin;Taffycametomyhouseandstoleasilverpin;IwenttoTaffy’shouse,Taffywasinbed,Itookupthemarrow-boneandflungitathishead.

ATHORN

Iwenttothewoodandgotit;IsatmedowntolookforitAndbroughtithomebecauseIcouldn’tfindit.

YOUNGROGERANDDOLLY

YoungRogercametappingatDolly’swindow,Thumpaty,thumpaty,thump!

Heaskedforadmittance;sheansweredhim“No!”Frumpaty,frumpaty,frump!

“No,no,Roger,no!asyoucameyoumaygo!”Stumpaty,stumpaty,stump!

THEROBIN

Thenorthwinddothblow,Andweshallhavesnow,Andwhatwillpoorrobindothen,Poorthing?

He’llsitinabarn,Andkeephimselfwarm,Andhidehisheadunderhiswing,Poorthing!

THEOLDWOMANOFHARROW

TherewasanoldwomanofHarrow,Whovisitedinawheelbarrow;Andherservantbefore,Knockedloudateachdoor,ToannouncetheoldwomanofHarrow.

THEPIPERANDHISCOW

Therewasapiperhadacow,Andhehadnaughttogiveher;Hepulledouthispipesandplayedheratune,Andbadethecowconsider.

Thecowconsideredverywell,Andgavethepiperapenny,Andbadehimplaytheothertune,“Cornrigsarebonny.”

THEMANOFDERBY

AlittleoldmanofDerby,Howdoyouthinkheservedme?Hetookawaymybreadandcheese,Andthatishowheservedme.

THECOACHMAN

UpatPiccadilly,oh!Thecoachmantakeshisstand,AndwhenhemeetsaprettygirlHetakesherbythehand;Whipawayforever,oh!Driveawaysoclever,oh!AllthewaytoBristol,oh!Hedrivesherfour-in-hand.

THEREWASANOLDWOMAN

Therewasanoldwomanwholivedinashoe.Shehadsomanychildrenshedidn’tknowwhattodo.Shegavethemsomebrothwithoutanybread.Shewhippedthemallsoundlyandputthemtobed.

THEOLDWOMANOFSURREY

TherewasanoldwomaninSurrey,Whowasmorn,noon,andnightinahurry;Calledherhusbandafool,Drovethechildrentoschool,TheworryingoldwomanofSurrey.

THELITTLEMOUSE

Ihaveseenyou,littlemouse,Runningallaboutthehouse,ThroughtheholeyourlittleeyeInthewainscotpeepingsly,Hopingsoonsomecrumbstosteal,Tomakequiteaheartymeal.Lookbeforeyouventureout,Seeifpussyisabout.Ifshe’sgone,you’llquicklyrunTothelarderforsomefun;Roundaboutthedishescreep,Takingintoeachapeep,Tochoosethedaintiestthat’sthere,Spoilingthingsyoudonotcare.

DING,DONG,BELL

Ding,dong,bell,Pussy’sinthewell!Whoputherin?LittleTommyLin.

Whopulledherout?LittleJohnnyStout.Whatanaughtyboywasthat,Totrytodrownpoorpussy-cat.Whoneverdidhimanyharm,Butkilledthemiceinhisfather’sbarn!

WHEN

WhenIwasabachelorIlivedbymyself;AndallthebreadandcheeseIgot

BOYANDGIRL

TherewasalittleboyandalittlegirlLivedinanalley;Saysthelittleboytothelittlegirl,“ShallI,oh,shallI?”Saysthelittlegirltothelittleboy,“Whatshallwedo?”Saysthelittleboytothelittlegirl,“Iwillkissyou.”

Ilaidupontheshelf.

TheratsandthemiceTheymadesuchastrife,IwasforcedtogotoLondonTobuymeawife.

Thestreetsweresobad,Andthelanesweresonarrow,IwasforcedtobringmywifehomeInawheelbarrow.

Thewheelbarrowbroke,Andmywifehadafall;Downcamewheelbarrow,Littlewifeandall.

LONDONBRIDGE

LondonBridgeisbrokendown,

SING,SING

Sing,sing,whatshallIsing?Cat’srunawaywiththepudding-string!Do,do,whatshallIdo?Thecathasbittenitquiteintwo.

MARCHWINDS

MarchwindsandAprilshowersBringforthMayflowers.

HOT-CROSSBUNS

Hot-crossBuns!Hot-crossBuns!

DanceovermyLadyLee;LondonBridgeisbrokendown,Withagaylady.

Howshallwebuilditupagain?DanceovermyLadyLee;Howshallwebuilditupagain?Withagaylady.

Builditupwithsilverandgold,DanceovermyLadyLee;Builditupwithsilverandgold,Withagaylady.

Silverandgoldwillbestoleaway,DanceovermyLadyLee;Silverandgoldwillbestoleaway,Withagaylady.

Builditupwithironandsteel,DanceovermyLadyLee;Builditupwithironandsteel,Withagaylady.

Ironandsteelwillbendandbow,DanceovermyLadyLee;Ironandsteelwillbendandbow,Withagaylady.

Builditupwithwoodandclay,DanceovermyLadyLee;Builditupwithwoodandclay,Withagaylady.

Woodandclaywillwashaway,DanceovermyLadyLee;Woodandclaywillwashaway,Withagaylady.

Builditupwithstonesostrong,DanceovermyLadyLee;Huzza!‘twilllastforageslong,Withagaylady.

Oneapenny,twoapenny,Hot-crossBuns!

Hot-crossBuns!Hot-crossBuns!Ifyehavenodaughters,Givethemtoyoursons.

THEBALLOON

“Whatisthenewsoftheday,Goodneighbor,Ipray?”“TheysaytheballoonIsgoneuptothemoon!”

ACHERRY

AsIwentthroughthegardengap,WhoshouldImeetbutDickRed-cap!Astickinhishand,astoneinhisthroat,—Ifyou’lltellmethisriddle,I’llgiveyouagroat.

THELOSTSHOE

Doodledoodledoo,ThePrincesslosthershoe:HerHighnesshopped,—Thefiddlerstopped,Notknowingwhattodo.

HOTCODLINS

Therewasalittlewoman,asI’vebeentold,Whowasnotveryyoung,noryetveryold;NowthislittlewomanherlivinggotBysellingcodlins,hot,hot,hot!

THEMANOFTOBAGO

SWAN

Swan,swan,overthesea;Swim,swan,swim!Swan,swan,backagain;Wellswum,swan!

THREESTRAWS

ThreestrawsonastaffWouldmakeababycryandlaugh.

TherewasanoldmanofTobagoWholivedonrice,gruel,andsago,Tillmuchtohisbliss,Hisphysiciansaidthis:“Toaleg,sir,ofmutton,youmaygo.”

ASUNSHINYSHOWER

AsunshinyshowerWon’tlasthalfanhour.

THEFARMERANDTHERAVEN

Afarmerwenttrottinguponhisgraymare,Bumpety,bumpety,bump!Withhisdaughterbehindhimsorosyandfair,Lumpety,lumpety,lump!

CHRISTMAS

Christmasiscoming,thegeesearegettingfat,Pleasetoputapennyinanoldman’shat;Ifyouhaven’tgotapennyaha’pennywilldo,Ifyouhaven’tgotaha’penny,Godblessyou.

Aravencriedcroak!andtheyalltumbleddown,Bumpety,bumpety,bump!Themarebrokeherknees,andthefarmerhiscrown,Lumpety,lumpety,lump!

Themischievousravenflewlaughingaway,Bumpety,bumpety,bump!Andvowedhewouldservethemthesamethenextday,Lumpety,lumpetylump!

WILLYBOY

“Willyboy,Willyboy,whereareyougoing?Iwillgowithyou,ifthatImay.”“I’mgoingtothemeadowtoseethema-mowing,I’mgoingtohelpthemtomakethehay.”

THEDEATHANDBURIALOFPOORCOCKROBIN

WhokilledCockRobin?“I,”saidthesparrow,“Withmylittlebowandarrow,IkilledCockRobin.”

Whosawhimdie?“I,”saidthefly,“Withmylittleeye,Isawhimdie.”

Whocaughthisblood?“I,”saidthefish,“Withmylittledish,Icaughthisblood.”

Who’llmakehisshroud?“I,”saidthebeetle,“Withmythreadandneedle.I’llmakehisshroud.”

Who’llcarrythetorch?“I,”saidthelinnet,“I’llcomeinaminute,I’llcarrythetorch.”

Who’llbetheclerk?

POLLYANDSUKEY

Polly,putthekettleon,Polly,putthekettleon,Polly,putthekettleon,Andlet’sdrinktea.

Sukey,takeitoffagain,Sukey,takeitoffagain,Sukey,takeitoffagain,They’reallgoneaway.

THEMOUSEANDTHECLOCK

Hickory,dickory,dock!Themouseranuptheclock;Theclockstruckone,Anddownherun,Hickory,dickory,dock!

“I,”saidthelark,“Ifit’snotinthedark,I’llbetheclerk.”

Who’lldighisgrave?“I,”saidtheowl,“WithmyspadeandtrowelI’lldighisgrave.”

Who’llbetheparson?“I,”saidtherook,“Withmylittlebook,I’llbetheparson.”

Who’llbechiefmourner?“I,”saidthedove,“Imournformylove,I’llbechiefmourner.”

Who’llsingapsalm?“I,”saidthethrush,“AsIsitinabush.I’llsingapsalm.”

Who’llcarrythecoffin?“I,”saidthekite,“Ifit’snotinthenight,I’llcarrythecoffin.”

Who’lltollthebell?“I,”saidthebull,“BecauseIcanpull,I’lltollthebell.”

AllthebirdsoftheairFellsighingandsobbing,WhentheyheardthebelltollForpoorCockRobin.

BOBBYSHAFTOE

BobbyShaftoe’sgonetosea,Withsilverbucklesonhisknee:He’llcomebackandmarryme,PrettyBobbyShaftoe!BobbyShaftoe’sfatandfair,Combingdownhisyellowhair;He’smyloveforevermore,PrettyBobbyShaftoe.

THEBUNCHOFBLUERIBBONS

Oh,dear,whatcanthematterbe?Oh,dear,whatcanthematterbe?Oh,dear,whatcanthematterbe?Johnny’ssolongatthefair.

Hepromisedhe’dbuymeabunchofblueribbons,Hepromisedhe’dbuymeabunchofblueribbons,Hepromisedhe’dbuymeabunchofblueribbons,Totieupmybonnybrownhair.

PUSSY-CATBYTHEFIRE

Pussy-catsitsbythefire;Howcanshebefair?Inwalksthelittledog;Says:“Pussy,areyouthere?Howdoyoudo,MistressPussy?MistressPussy,howd’yedo?”“Ithankyoukindly,littledog,Ifareaswellasyou!”

WHENTHESNOWISONTHEGROUND

Thelittlerobingrieves

THEWOMANOFEXETER

TheredweltanoldwomanatExeter;Whenvisitorscameitsorevexedher,Soforfeartheyshouldeat,Shelockedupallhermeat,ThisstingyoldwomanofExeter.

SNEEZING

IfyousneezeonMonday,yousneezefordanger;SneezeonaTuesday,kissastranger;SneezeonaWednesday,sneezeforaletter;SneezeonaThursday,somethingbetter.SneezeonaFriday,sneezeforsorrow;SneezeonaSaturday,joyto-morrow.

Whenthesnowisontheground,Forthetreeshavenoleaves,Andnoberriescanbefound.

Theairiscold,thewormsarehid;Forrobinherewhatcanbedone?Let’sstrowaroundsomecrumbsofbread,Andthenhe’lllivetillsnowisgone.

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