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Full Lyrics
Verse 1
Hot cross buns,
Hot cross buns,
One a penny,
Two a penny,
Hot cross buns.
Verse 2
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons,
One a penny,
Two a penny,
Hot cross buns.
About This Song
"Hot Cross Buns" is a short English nursery rhyme long associated with street sellers and seasonal baking. Its simple repetition makes it ideal for young children and beginner music classes.
The rhyme is especially familiar because it is often one of the first songs played on simple instruments. The melody is easy to learn, and the words are direct and catchy.
Today, the song remains popular both as a nursery rhyme and as an entry point for early musical practice.