A Sailor Went To Sea (Sea-Sea-Sea)

Nursery Rhyme A Sailor Went To Sea with Lyrics and Clapping Instructions

A Sailor Went To Sea is a very popular nursery rhyme and clapping game. It is often used in schoolyards
and on playgrounds.
There are several different versions of this clapping rhyme, but below below you will find the most common
version. You will also find clapping instructions (video) for A Sailor Went To Sea. So what are you waiting
for? Start clapping! :)

A Sailor Went To Sea - Lyrics

A sailor went to sea, sea, sea
To see what he could see, see, see
But all that he could see, see, see
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea!
A sailor went to knee, knee, knee
To see what he could knee, knee, knee
But all that he could knee, knee, knee
Was the bottom of the deep blue knee, knee, knee!
(Sea, sea, sea)
A sailor went to chop, chop, chop

To see what he could chop, chop, chop

But all that he could chop, chop, chop
Was the bottom of the deep blue chop, chop, chop!
(Sea, sea, sea)
(Kne, knee, knee)

A Tisket, A Tasket
Nursery Rhyme A Tisket, A Tasket with Lyrics and Music

A-Tisket, A-Tasket is a traditional American nursery rhyme. It is really old, actually it was first time published
in 1879. Try to tell the kids that this song is over 200 years old - the will be amazed! But A tisket, A tasket
first became very popular when it was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald in 1938.
Not sure about the tune? Well, you are not alone... But don`t worry - you can listen to A-Tisket, A-Tasket at
the bottom of this page!

A tisket A tasket - Lyrics

A-tisket, a-tasket
A green and yellow basket
I wrote a letter to my love
And on the way I dropped it
I dropped it
I dropped it
Yes, on the way I dropped it
A little boy he picked it up
and put it in his pocket.

A Wise Old Owl

Nursery Rhyme A Wise Old Owl with Lyrics and Music

A Wise Old Owl is a old nursery rhyme from USA. It is a short rhyme, but it has an important message.
Simply wise words from a wise old owl... And the kids love it! :)
Did you know... that during World War 2, the US Army used this rhyme on a poster with the text "Soldier be like that old bird. Silence means security".
Not sure about the tune? Don`t worry - you are not alone! But we will help you. You can listen to A Wise Old
Owl at the bottom of this page...
Tip: Why not teach the children the sound of an owl after singing this song? They will love it...

A Wise Old Owl - Lyrics

A wise old owl lived in an oak.
The more he saw the less he spoke.
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?

Apple Pie ABC

Nursery Rhyme Apple Pie ABC with Lyrics and Music

"Apple Pie ABC" is probably the oldest alphabet rhyme out there. It has been sung for generations, but it is
still popular.
Apple Pie ABC is a quite long rhyme, so you will probably need the lyrics every time you sing it. It can be

found below...
Not sure about the tune? Don`t worry - you can listen to Hot Cross Buns at the bottom of this page.

Apple Pie ABC - Lyrics

Says A,
give me a good large slice!
Says B,
a little bit, but nice.
Says C,
cut me a piece of crust.
Take it, says D,
it's dry as dust!
Says E, I'll eat it fast,
I will, Says F,
I vow I'll have my fill!
Says G,
give it me good and great.
Says H,

a little bit I hate.

Says I,
it's ice I must request.
Says J,
the juice I love the best.
Says K,
let's keep it up above.
Says L,
the border's what I love.
Says M,
it makes your teeth to chatter.
N said, it's nice,
there's nought the matter.
O others' plates with grief surveyed.
P for a large piece begged and prayed.
Q quarrelled for the topmost slice.
R rubbed his hands and said it's nice".
S silent sat,
and simply looked.
T thought,

and said, it's nicely cooked!

U understood the fruit was cherry.
V vanished when they all got merry.
W wished there'd been a quince in.
X here explained,
he'd need convincing.
Y said, I'll eat,
and yield to none.
Z, like a zany,
said he'd done.
While ampersand purloined the dish,
And for another pie did wish.
See also the "Apple Pie ABC short version" here.