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Full Lyrics
Verse 1
Jack Sprat could eat no fat,
His wife could eat no lean;
Verse 2
And so between them both, you see,
They licked the platter clean.
About This Song
"Jack Sprat" is a short traditional rhyme that children often enjoy because of its simple contrast between fat and lean. The final line gives the rhyme a neat and memorable ending.
Teachers sometimes use it to introduce opposites, food vocabulary, or sound patterns in early reading lessons. It also works well as a quick chant in group activities.
Despite its age, "Jack Sprat" still appears in many nursery rhyme collections because it is brief, rhythmic, and easy to remember.