Full Lyrics
Oh, do you know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man?
Oh, do you know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane?
Yes, I know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Yes, I know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane.
Oh, we all know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Oh, we all know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane.
About This Song
"The Muffin Man" is a traditional nursery rhyme linked to old London street life. Children enjoy the repeating question and answer pattern, which makes the song easy to turn into a group activity.
The mention of Drury Lane gives the rhyme a real place, helping it stand out from more abstract nursery songs. At the same time, the words stay simple enough for very young children.
Because the tune is cheerful and repetitive, the rhyme is often used in early music sessions and preschool singalongs.