Jack be nimble

Jack be nimble
Jack be quick
Jack jump over the candlestick

Some people are saying that this rhyme is about a English pirate named Black Jack.

Who was always escaping from the authorities. This one was also made into a song by "Judge Dread" :) along with some other rhymes on their album.

I always have a laugh when I hear this rhyme.

Judge Dread version
Jack be nimble
Jack be quick
Jack jump over the candlestick
Silly Boy he should have jumped higher,
Goodness Gracious Great **** of fire.

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