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Full Lyrics
Full rhyme
Little Jack Horner
Sat in a corner,
Eating his Christmas pie;
He put in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
And said, “What a good boy am I!”
About This Song
"Little Jack Horner" is a compact and memorable nursery rhyme about a boy sitting quietly with a pie. Its strong rhythm and surprising final line have helped it remain popular for generations.
Because the rhyme is so short, children often learn it quickly and enjoy repeating the famous plum line. It also lends itself well to picture books and simple classroom activities.
The song remains part of the traditional nursery rhyme canon because it is brief, vivid, and easy to remember.