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Full Lyrics
Verse 1
Old King Cole was a merry old soul,
And a merry old soul was he;
Verse 2
He called for his pipe,
And he called for his bowl,
And he called for his fiddlers three.
About This Song
"Old King Cole" is one of the best-known English nursery rhymes and has been sung for centuries. Its repeated sounds make it easy for children to join in after hearing it once or twice.
The image of a cheerful king calling for music gives the rhyme a festive mood. Teachers often use it for rhythm games and call-and-response singing.
Because the wording is short and memorable, "Old King Cole" still works well for circle time, story time, and family singalongs.