Tom, Tom, The Piper's Son
Most parents and grandparents remember Tom The Piper's son from their own childhood. But now it is time to sing about Tom for a new generation. Because this nursery rhyme has been sung since 1795 (!) – so don't let it die out!
The lyrics says that Tom stole a pig, and then ate it. Explain to your kids that this was not a real pig (not an animal), but probably a kind of cake (apple stuffed pastry) that was called "pig".
So, are you ready to sing?
Tom, Tom, The Piper's Son - Lyrics
Tom, Tom, the piper's son,Stole a pig, and away did run.
The pig was eat And Tom was beat,
And Tom went crying Down the street.
Another version goes like this:
Tom, Tom, the piper's son,
Stole a pig, and away did run.
The pig was eat And Tom was beat,
And Tom went roaring Down the street.
Maybe you prefer this version:
Tom, Tom, the piper's son,
Stole a pig, and away did run.
The pig was eat And Tom was beat,
And Tom went howling Down the street.