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Full Lyrics
Verse 1
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,
She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do;
Verse 2
She gave them some broth without any bread,
Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
About This Song
"There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" is a traditional nursery rhyme with one of the most unusual images in children’s verse. The idea of a whole family living inside a shoe is easy for children to picture and talk about.
Because the rhyme tells a tiny story, it often works well during read-aloud time and simple role-play. Some families also use gentler modern versions of the final lines when singing with toddlers.
The rhyme has stayed popular for generations because its central image is so memorable and its rhythm is easy to follow.