Old McDonald Had A Farm
Four Jacks Lyrics
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And on that farm he had a duck, e, i, e, i, o
With a quack quack here, a quack quack there
Here a quack, there a quack, everywhere a quack quack
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
And on that farm he had a dog, e, i, e, i, o
With a woof woof here, a woof woof there
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
And on that farm he had a cat, e, i, e, i, o
With a meow meow here, a meow meow there
Here a meow, there a meow, everywhere a meow meow
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
And on that farm he had a cow, e, i, e, i, o
With a moo moo here, a moo moo there
Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
And on that farm he had a sheep, e, i, e, i, o
With a baa baa here, a baa baa there
Here a baa, there a baa, everywhere a baa baa
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
The song "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" is a popular children's song that tells the story of a farmer named Old Macdonald and the different animals he has on his farm. The song follows a simple verse-chorus structure, with each verse introducing a new animal and their respective sound.
The song starts with the line "Old Macdonald had a farm," followed by the repeated phrase "e-i-e-i-o," which serves as a lyrical catchphrase throughout the song. The first animal introduced is a duck, and the lyrics describe its quacking sound, which is sung with the repetitive line "quack quack here, a quack quack there." This pattern continues with each verse, introducing a different animal and its sound, including a dog ("woof woof"), a cat ("meow meow"), a cow ("moo moo"), and a sheep ("baa baa").
The lyrics are simple and easy for children to memorize, making it a popular and beloved song for young children. The repetition of the chorus and the animal sounds in each verse invite children to participate and sing along, making it a fun and interactive learning experience.
Overall, "Old Macdonald Had A Farm" is a playful and catchy tune that teaches children the different sounds made by animals on a farm.
Line by Line Meaning
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o
Old Macdonald was a farmer who owned a farm and enjoyed making a sound effect towards the end of his name.
And on that farm he had a duck, e, i, e, i, o
Old Macdonald reared ducks on his farm appreciating the quacking sound they made.
With a quack quack here, a quack quack there
The ducks in Old Macdonald's farm were quacking noisily here and there.
Here a quack, there a quack, everywhere a quack quack
The quacking sound of the ducks was audible all over the farm, not leaving any place untouched.
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald's passion for farming and the sounds on his farm continue to flourish.
And on that farm he had a dog, e, i, e, i, o
Old Macdonald also kept a dog on his farm for security reasons and appreciation for its 'woof woof' sound.
With a woof woof here, a woof woof there
The dog in Old Macdonald's farm was barking here and there.
Here a woof, there a woof, everywhere a woof woof
The barking sound of the dog was found everywhere on the farm.
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald continued to enjoy farming and having animals with new exciting sounds on his farm.
And on that farm he had a cat, e, i, e, i, o
Old Macdonald also had a cat on his farm, enjoying its 'meow meow' sound.
With a meow meow here, a meow meow there
The cat in Old Macdonald's farm was meowing here and there.
Here a meow, there a meow, everywhere a meow meow
The meowing sound of the cat was heard all over the farm.
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old MacDonald's long-lasting passion for farming and animal sounds prevailed.
And on that farm he had a cow, e, i, e, i, o
Old Macdonald's farm had several other animals such as cows and he appreciated their 'moo moo' sound.
With a moo moo here, a moo moo there
The cow in Old Macdonald's farm was mooing here and there.
Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo
The mooing sound made by the cows was heard every where in the farm area.
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old Macdonald's love for farming and animal sounds kept growing with time.
And on that farm he had a sheep, e, i, e, i, o
Old MacDonald's farm was also home to sheep and he enjoyed their 'baa baa' sound.
With a baa baa here, a baa baa there
The sheep in Old Macdonald's farm were bleating here and there.
Here a baa, there a baa, everywhere a baa baa
The sheep's bleating sound was heard in various parts on the farm.
Old Macdonald had a farm, e, i, e, i, o!
Old MacDonald's dedication and interest in farming and animal sounds stood the test of time.
Writer(s): Traditional
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.