Mythology & Folklore

John Cook had a little grey mare; he, haw, hum!

by Anonymous (English nursery rhymes) traditional; recorded 17th–19th century

From The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell (London: Warne; first ed. 1842; this printing 1886)

Mythology & Folklore

John Cook had a little grey mare; he, haw, hum!
Her back stood up, and her bones they were bare; he, haw, hum!

John Cook was riding up Shuter's bank; he, haw, hum!
And there his nag did kick and prank; he, haw, hum!

John Cook was riding up Shuter's hill; he, haw, hum!
His mare fell down, and she made her will; he, haw, hum!

The bridle and saddle were laid on the shelf; he, haw, hum!
If you want any more you may sing it yourself; he, haw, hum!

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Halliwell's class: Songs.

MLA

Anonymous (English nursery rhymes). “John Cook had a little grey mare; he, haw, hum!” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-english-nursery-rhymes/173/.

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Anonymous (English nursery rhymes). “John Cook had a little grey mare; he, haw, hum!” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-english-nursery-rhymes/173/.

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