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1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive - Lyrics and Chords

3/21/2024

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Watch the New Version of 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive

Lyrics to the Caper Kids Music Version

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

Don’t go fishing it’s a dangerous sport
If you use your fingers you might get caught
By a big bad fish, with big bad teeth
So make sure you fish carefully

One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, then I let it go again
Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so
Which finger did it bite? This little finger on my right

Don’t go fishing it’s a dangerous sport
If you use your fingers you might get caught
By a big bad fish, with big bad teeth
So make sure you fish carefully

Original Version of 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive

Lyrics and Chords

F
One, two, three, four, five,
                         Bb
Once I caught a fish alive,

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
C               F
Then I let it go again.

F
Why did you let it go?
                           Bb
Because it bit my finger so.

Which finger did it bite?
C                     F  
This little finger on the right.
12345 Once I Caught a Fish Alive Free Sheet Music
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Free Coloring Page and Word Search for 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive

Calling all budding mathematicians and fish-loving friends! Caper Kids Music's "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" song is a catchy tune that helps kids learn counting while having a blast.
We've got a free coloring page featuring a child going out to fish, just waiting for your creative touch. Color it in while singing along to the song, making learning numbers a fun and engaging experience.
So dive into the world of counting and creativity with Caper Kids Music! Click on the images to download the free coloring page at caperkidsmusic.com and get ready to sing, count, and color!
A picture of a child fishing that links to a free word search for the children's song 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
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A coloring page of a boy fishing for the song 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
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Hey Diddle Diddle

2/29/2024

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The history of "Hey Diddle Diddle" is a bit of a mystery! Here's what we know:

  • Ancient Origins? Some theories suggest the rhyme could be very old, possibly dating back to the Middle Ages (think knights and castles!). This is because the image of a cat playing a fiddle appears in artwork from that time.
  • Shakespearean Mention: The phrase "Hey Diddle Diddle" itself appears in some of William Shakespeare's plays from the 16th century, but it wasn't used as part of a nursery rhyme yet.
  • First Published Version: The first version closest to the rhyme we know today popped up in 1765, printed in a collection called "Mother Goose's Melodies."
  • Musical Mystery: The melody we sing today wasn't documented until 1870 by a composer who collected nursery rhymes.
  • Meaning Unknown: No one knows for sure what the rhyme means! There are theories that connect it to everything from constellations to historical figures, but none are proven.
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So, "Hey Diddle Diddle" might be much older than we think, but the exact details of its origin are lost to time. That doesn't stop it from being a fun and catchy rhyme to share with children!

Traditional Lyrics

Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little boy laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Hey Diddle Diddle (Crazy Little Song)

Here's a retake of the original song by Caper Kids Music
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It's a crazy little song. Listen to the Caper Kids Music version of Hey Diddle Diddle on Spotify.

Lyrics to Caper Kids Music Version

​Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little dog laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
 
It’s a crazy fairy tale about the moon
with a cat and a fiddle and a little silver spoon
That ran away with a dish
It all happened so soon
And a dog that laughed it’s strange but true
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
They chased through the clouds, a whirlwind of fur, The cat with his fiddle, the spoon in a blur. The dog’s belly aching from laughter's delight, sung out to the stars, what a glorious sight.
 
They climbed on a comet, its tail a bright streak, they flew past the planets at a blistering speed. The moon, a giant cheese, hung low in the sky, And the cat, with a grin, winked a mischievous eye.
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
He scraped on his fiddle, a jig full of glee, As the spoon, like a dancer, spun light on the sea. The dog, singing tunes, joined a cosmic ballet, A symphony of wonder, a celestial display.
 
It’s a crazy crazy crazy little song
 
Hey diddle diddle
The cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little boy laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Free Coloring Page and Word Search for Hey Diddle Diddle

Our friends at Caper Kids Music have been busy creating teaching and learning resources for all their wonderful songs. You can download them for free on their website. Get there by clicking on the images below and then it's easy as downloading and printing the free word search or coloring page.
A free coloring page of a cat playing the fiddle for the song Hey Diddle Diddle
A free coloring page that can be downloaded at caperkidsmusic.com
A cartoon cat playing the fiddle and a free word search for the song Hey Diddle Diddle
Click on the image to go to caperkidsmusic.com and download the free printable word search

Do you know a different version of the song? Why not share it with us in the comments below

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Humpty Dumpty - Lyrics and Chords

12/27/2022

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Lyrics and Chords

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall 
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall 
All the kings horses and all the kings men 
Couldn't put Humpty together again




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Galumph Went the Little Green Frog - Lyrics and Chords

8/25/2014

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Lyrics and Chords

Galumph went the little green frog one day, 
Galumph went the little green frog. 
Galumph went the little green frog one day, 
And they all went galumph galumph galumph 

But… we all know frogs go 
La de dah de dah 
La de dah de dah 
La de dah de dah 
We all know frogs go 
La de dah de dah 
They don’t go Galumph Galumph Galumph.

Variations: Der-Glumph or Da-Glumph may also be used
galumph went the little green frog free sheet music
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Row Row Row Your Boat

7/29/2014

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Lyrics and Chords

Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream

Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream If you see a crocodile
Don't forget to scream!



Row Row Row Your Boat
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Dingle Dangle Scarecrow

7/16/2014

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Lyrics

When all the cows were sleeping and the sun had gone to bed
Up jumped the scarecrow and this is what he said

"I'm a dingle dangle scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat,
I can shake my hands like this and shake my feet like that."

When all the hens were roosting and the moon behind a cloud,
Up jumped the scarecrow and shouted very loud

"I'm a dingle dangle scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat,
I can shake my hands like this and shake my feet like that.

When the dogs were in the kennel and the doves were in the loft
Up jumped the scarecrow and whispered very soft,

"I'm a dingle dangle scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat,
I can shake my hands like this and shake my feet like that.
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On the Ning Nang Nong

7/16/2014

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On the Ning Nang Nong 
Where the Cows go Bong! 
and the monkeys all say BOO! 
There's a Nong Nang Ning 
Where the trees go Ping! 
And the tea pots jibber jabber joo. 
On the Nong Ning Nang 
All the mice go Clang 
And you just can't catch 'em when they do! 
So its Ning Nang Nong 
Cows go Bong! 
Nong Nang Ning 
Trees go ping 
Nong Ning Nang 
The mice go Clang 
What a noisy place to belong 
cause it's the Ning Nang Ning Nang Nong

Words by Spike Milligan
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Pop Goes the Weasel

7/15/2014

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Lyrics

All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel.
The monkey thought 'twas all in fun.
Pop! goes the weasel.


A penny for a spool of thread,
A penny for a needle.
That's the way the money goes.
Pop! goes the weasel.


Up and down the City Road,
In and out of the Eagle,
That's the way the money goes.
Pop! goes the weasel.


Half a pound of tuppenney rice,
Half a pound of treacle,
Mix it up and make it nice,
Pop! goes the weasel. 

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Hot Cross Buns

7/15/2014

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Lyrics

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns 
One a penny, two a penny 
Hot cross buns 
If you have no daughters give them to your sons 
One a penny two a penny hot cross buns 

Version by Melody Shakers

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns 

One a penny, two a penny 
Hot cross buns 
If you have no daughters give them to your sons 
One a penny two a penny hot cross buns 

Repeat 

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns 
One a penny, two a penny, three a penny four a penny 
Hot cross buns 
Hot cross buns 
Hot cross buns
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The Grand Old Duke of York

7/14/2014

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Lyrics

Oh, the Grand Old Duke of York.
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up
to the top of the hill.
And he marched
them down again.

And when they were up, they were up.
And when they were down, they were down.
But when they were only halfway up,
They were neither up nor down.

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    This is a collection of my favourite songs, rhymes, riddles and poems. Many of them I remember from my childhood and many of them I have discovered since then.

    I still sing many of these songs to this day, whether it is with my own children or the children that I teach at school. I find them a great means of stress relief both in and out of the classroom.

    Most of these songs should be in the public domain. You will also find that there are multiple versions for each song or rhyme. Please feel free to share your variation, request some sheet music or inform me of any funny songs that should be added to the list..

    David Thurlow, 
    Creator of Funny Songs for Kids

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