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Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John)

Nursery Rhyme Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John) with Lyrics and Music

Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John) - Nursery rhyme - Music, tune and lyrics

Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John) is a traditional nursery rhyme that has been in use for more than 200 years. But even though it is old, it is still used in schools and preschools.

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Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John) - Lyrics
Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John
Went to bed with his trousers on.
One shoe off, and the other shoe on.
Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John.



Diddle Diddle Dumpling is also sung in alternative versions:

Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John
Went to bed with his britches on.
One shoe off, and one shoe on.
Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John.

Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John
Went to bed with his stockings on.
One shoe off, and one shoe on.
Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John.

Diddle Diddle Dumpling (My Son John) Music/Video

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