Curly-locks, Curly-locks wilt thou be mine? Thou shalt not wash dishes, nor yet feed the swine; But sit on a cushion, and sew a fine seam, And feed upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.
Six songs on Mother Goose rhymes
by Henry Dixon Cowell (1897 - 1965)
1. Curly‑Locks
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Curly-Locks", Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]2. Polly put the kettle on
Language: English
Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on, We'll all have tea. Sukey take it off again, Sukey take it off again, Sukey take it off again, They've all gone away.
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. Three wise men
Language: English
Three wise men of Gotham Went to sea in a bowl; And if the bowl had been stronger My song would have been longer.
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Three wise men", Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]4. Doctor Foster went to Gloucester
Language: English
Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester, In a shower of rain; He stepped in a puddle, Up to his middle, And never went there again.
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Doctor Foster went to Gloucester", Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]5. Goosey
Language: English
Goosey, goosey, gander, Where shall I wander? Upstairs, downstairs And in my lady's chamber. There I met an old man Who would not say his prayers; I took him by the left leg And threw him downstairs.
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]6. Tommy Trot
Language: English
Tommy Trot, a man of law, Sold his bed and lay on straw, Sold the straw and slept on the grass, To buy his wife a looking glass.
Text Authorship:
- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Tommy Trot", Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]Total word count: 184