Hey Diddle Diddle
Kidzone Lyrics
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The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
The little dog laughed
To see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
The lyrics of "Hey Diddle Diddle" by Kidzone tell a whimsical story about a cat playing the fiddle while a cow unexpectedly jumps over the moon. The little dog who witnesses this strange event finds it amusing and laughs while a dish and a spoon run away together, suggesting they have become lovers. The lyrics are full of nonsensical images and unusual events, which may seem confusing to young children, but they also provide a fun and entertaining way to learn about imaginative storytelling.
The song is a traditional nursery rhyme that has been enjoyed by children for generations. The lyrics have been passed down through oral tradition and there are many different variations of the song. Despite its age, the song remains popular and is often taught to children in music classes or used in early childhood education programs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, diddle, diddle,
Hello, let's get started!
The cat and the fiddle,
A cat played music on a fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
A cow jumped over the moon, which is impossible but fun to imagine.
The little dog laughed
A little dog laughed at the silly sight,
To see such sport,
because it was amusing.
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
And to make it even more nonsensical, the dish and spoon decided to run away together.
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.