When I was a little girl, about seven years old, I hadn’t got a petticoat, to cover me from the cold. So I went into Darlington, that pretty little town, And there I bought a petticoat, a cloak, and a …[Continue]
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Touch the ground. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Turn around. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Show your shoe. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, That will do. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Run upstairs. Teddy bear, Teddy bear, Say your prayers. …[Continue]
The Hobby-Horse
I had a little hobby-horse, And it was dapple gray; Its head was made of pea-straw, Its tail was made of hay. I sold it to an old woman For a copper groat; And I’ll not sing my song again …[Continue]
Bell Horses
Bell horses, bell horses, What time of day? One o’clock, two o’clock, Time to away….[Continue]
Transformation
Auntie Ellen found her poodle— Mercy! Goodness sake!— Playing with the mully-wumps Down along the lake. And when she called him tenderly He didn’t want to come; It took her over half an hour To get the rascal home. She …[Continue]
The Animal Show
Father and mother and Bobbie will go To see all the sights at the animal show. Where lions and bears Sit on dining room chairs, Where a camel is able To stand on a table, Where monkeys and seals All …[Continue]
Purple Cow
I never saw a purple cow. I never hope to see one. But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one!…[Continue]
I Love Little Pussy
I love little pussy, Her coat is so warm, And if I don’t hurt her, She’ll do me no harm. So I’ll not pull her tail, Nor drive her away, But pussy and I, Very gently will play….[Continue]
Five Little Pigs
This little pig went to the market. This little pig stayed home. This little pig had roast beef. This little pig had none. This little pig cried “Wee, wee, wee, wee!” All the way home….[Continue]
The Dove And The Wren
The dove says coo, coo, what shall I do? I can scarce maintain two. Pooh, pooh! says the wren, I’ve got ten, And keep them all like gentlemen….[Continue]
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full; One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. Baa Baa Black Sheep Posters …[Continue]
There Was An Old Crow
There was an old crow Sat upon a clod; That’s the end of my song, That’s odd!…[Continue]
