For Want of a Nail

Can you remember the nursery rhyme "For Want of a Nail"? This nursery rhyme dates all the way back to the 14th century, and it has been used in generations - in both UK and US.

The lyrics are quite weird, but this is a piece of cultural heritage, so make sure to sing it with your kids!

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For Want of a Nail - Lyrics

For want of a nail the shoe was lost
For want of a shoe the horse was lost
For want of a horse the rider was lost
For want of a rider the battle was lost
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail