“Hickory Dickory Dock”

Description

"Hickory Dickory Dock, A mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck one, The mouse fell down...." Other time-related verses may be added.

References

  1. Opie-Oxford2 217, "Hickory, dickory, dock" (1 text)
  2. Baring-Gould-MotherGoose #8, p. 31, "(Hickory Dickory Dock)"
  3. Roud #6489
  4. BI, BGMG008

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: c. 1744 (Tom Thumb's Pretty Song Book)
Keywords: animal nonballad