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Full Lyrics
Main Verse
Tom, Tom, the piper's son,
Stole a pig, and away he run;
The pig was eat,
And Tom was beat,
And Tom went howling down the street.
About This Song
"Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son" is a well-known English nursery rhyme first published in 1795. The rhyme tells the humorous story of a mischievous boy who steals a pig and faces the consequences.
The "pig" in the original context may have referred to a type of pastry rather than a live animal — "pig" was a common name for a small pastry filled with currants in 18th-century England.
This short, punchy rhyme is excellent for teaching children about cause and effect, and its story-like quality makes it easy to act out, making it a popular choice for classroom activities and storytelling time.