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A classic Mother Goose tune. A Mother Goose song that’s popular with children.

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We’d like to introduce Mother Goose, a collection of English nursery rhymes that are especially beloved and passed down in the UK and the United States!

Mother Goose is said to include anywhere from 600 to over 1,000 rhymes, such as riddles, lullabies, play songs, tongue twisters, and memory songs.

In this article, we’ve gathered some of the most iconic and child-popular rhymes from Mother Goose.

When you listen, you’ll likely find many you already know, and because they’ve been sung for generations, they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Some of these songs are a fun way to spark your child’s interest in English, so be sure to enjoy them together as a parent and child, with family, or with friends!

Classic Mother Goose songs. Popular Mother Goose songs for children (41–50)

Jack & Jill

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Jack & Jill

“Jack and Jill” are names like “Taro and Hanako” in Japan, and the song is an old Mother Goose rhyme that dates back to 18th-century England.

There are various versions of the lyrics, and one of them is said to be modeled on King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, who were executed during the French Revolution.

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Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Cheerful Farm)

Old MacDonald Had A Farm | Nursery Rhymes | Super Simple Songs

Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Cheerful Farm)

Even if the Japanese title of this song, “Yukai na Bokujō,” doesn’t ring a bell, I think you’ll recognize it right away when you hear “E-I-E-I-O.” In the lyrics, it’s sung as the alphabet “EIEIO,” and it’s said to have originally referred to the place name “Ohio.” Even with songs you already know, it’s fun to look them up—you’ll find all sorts of interesting tidbits.

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Ladybug Ladybug (ladybird beetle)

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Ladybug Ladybug (ladybird beetle)

The title “Ladybird” means “ladybug.” By the way, in the UK they say “ladybird” for a ladybug, while in the US it’s “ladybug.” The lyric “The house burned down, and all the children died except one” conveys a kind of black humor typical of Mother Goose.

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In conclusion

Were there any Mother Goose songs you recognized? I imagine not many people can sing them in English, but many of the melodies are quite familiar, so children might pick them up and start singing right away.

Some of the verses are rather grim, but they do have clear meanings and historical backgrounds.

Don’t be afraid—start by singing and enjoy them!