This Old Man

Nursery Rhyme, England (UK). “This Old Man” is an English language children's song, counting and nursery rhyme, first published in 1906. The origins of the song are unknown. There is…

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Ten Little Fingers

Children's song, U.S.A./U.K. “Ten Little Fingers” is a nursery rhyme and a counting game. It is sung to learn how to count to ten by using your hands. It should…

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Atte Katte Nuwa

Children's song, Iceland. “Atte Katte Nuwa” seems to be an Inuit song. The same tune is used for a famous traditional Swedish song "Gubben Noak", a drinking song and bible…

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The Muffin Man

Children's song, U.K. “The Muffin Man” is a nursery rhyme first recorded around 1820. It is also one of the most popular singing games. The song has a Roud Folk…

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Bingo Song (There Was a Farmer Had a Dog)

Children's song, U.S.A. “Bingo Song”, also known as  “There Was a Farmer Had a Dog”, is an English language children’s song whose origin is unknown. It is often registered as…

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Five Little Monkeys

These Five Little Monkeys may be naughty, but their song is truly captivating! Children's song, U.K. “Five Little Monkeys” is a "repetitive" nursery rhyme, that means the text stays same…

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Kookaburra

“Kookaburra” is an Australian song about a native bird. Children's song, Australia. “Kookaburra” is an Australian nursery rhyme song about a native Australian bird of the Kingfisher family, whose loud…

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Pirouette, Cacahuète

Children's song, France. Version Française de cette page "Pirouette, Cacahuète" is a classic French children's song, often referred to as a "comptine," that has delighted generations of young listeners. The…

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Humpty Dumpty

Nursery rhyme, U.K. The rhyme of this English song, expressing probably a riddle, dates from the late eighteenth century and the tune from 1870, but there is no specific information…

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Christmas in Killarney

Christmas Song, Ireland. “Christmas in Killarney” is an Irish-American Christmas song written by John Redmond, James Cavanaugh and Frank Weldon. It has been performed by many artists, like Bing Crosby…

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The 12 Days of Christmas

Carol, England (U.K.) “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was first published in 1780 in a children’s book printed in England. Though this popular carol is generally considered to be an English song, there is evidence that it…

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The First Noel

Carol, England (UK). "The First Noel" is a traditional classical English carol, most likely from the 18th century, although possibly earlier. The song title is also written as "The First…

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What Child is This? (Greensleeves)

Carol / Lullaby, England (UK). "What Child Is This?" is a popular Christmas carol based on the melody of the traditional tune "Greensleeves". It was written in 1865 by English…

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