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Ding dong bell
Pussy's in the well
Who put her in?
Little Johnny Flynn
Who pulled her out?
Little Tommy Stout
What a naughty boy was that
Try to drown poor Pussycat,
Who ne'er did any harm
But killed all the mice
In the Farmer's barn! |
The origins of this nursery rhyme date back to the 16th century
and the era of Shakespeare who used the phrase "Ding Dong Bell" in
several plays.
The original lyrics of "Ding Dong Bell" actually ended with the
cat being left to drown! These words were modified and the cat was
saved by 'Little Tommy Stout' to encourage children to be kind to
animals. |
