"Hey Diddle Diddle" is a popular nursery rhyme.Many cultures (though not all; see below) feature children's songs and verses that are passed down by oral tradition from one generation to the next (either from parent to child, or from older children to younger children). In the English language, the term "nursery rhyme" generally refers to those of European origin, and the best known examples are English and originated in or since the 17th century. Their origins were possibly a form of oral political cartoon, from an era when free speech could get the speaker imprisoned. Nursery rhymes, however, are often violent in nature, for example, in Jack and Jill, Jack fell down and "Broke his crown"- meaning breaking his skull.
Some nursery rhymes, however, are substantially older. "Sing a Song of Sixpence" exists in written records as far back as the Middle Ages. Some well known nursery rhymes originated in the United States, such as "Mary had a little lamb".
Hokey Pokey
Nursery Rhymes Lyrics
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You put your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
That's what it's all about!
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
That's what it's all about!
You put your right hand in
You put your right hand out
You put your right hand in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
That's what it's all about!
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
That's what it's all about!
You put your left leg in
You put your left leg out
You put your left leg in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
That's what it's all about!
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
That's what it's all about!
You put your right leg in
You put your right leg out
You put your right leg in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
That's what it's all about!
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
That's what it's all about!
You put your whole self in
You put your whole self out
You put your whole self in
And you shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
That's what it's all about!
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
That's what it's all about!
The Hokey Pokey is a popular children's song and dance that involves repetitive lyrics and actions. The song revolves around putting different body parts in and out while shaking them all about before turning around. The Hokey Pokey is often used in group settings such as preschools, summer camps, and birthday parties to get children up and moving. It is a fun and simple way to encourage physical activity and coordination.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward, highlighting the importance of putting one's entire self into the experience of the dance. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and actions allows children to participate easily and feel a sense of accomplishment in completing the routine. The Hokey Pokey is not just a dance, but also a way of making children feel connected to each other and engaged in an enjoyable activity.
Line by Line Meaning
You put your right foot in
Place your right foot inside the designated area
You put your right foot out
Take your right foot out of the designated area
You put your right foot in
Insert your right foot back into the designated area
And you shake it all about
Wiggle your right foot around randomly
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around
Perform the Hokey Pokey dance while simultaneously rotating your body
That's what it's all about!
This is the essence and purpose of the Hokey Pokey dance.
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I will engage in the Hokey Pokey dance.
You put your right hand in
Place your right hand inside the designated area
You put your right hand out
Take your right hand out of the designated area
You put your right hand in
Insert your right hand back into the designated area
And you shake it all about
Wiggle your right hand around randomly
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
Perform the Hokey Pokey dance while simultaneously rotating your body
That's what it's all about!
This is the essence and purpose of the Hokey Pokey dance.
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I will engage in the Hokey Pokey dance.
You put your left leg in
Place your left leg inside the designated area
You put your left leg out
Take your left leg out of the designated area
You put your left leg in
Insert your left leg back into the designated area
And you shake it all about
Wiggle your left leg around randomly
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
Perform the Hokey Pokey dance while simultaneously rotating your body
That's what it's all about!
This is the essence and purpose of the Hokey Pokey dance.
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I will engage in the Hokey Pokey dance.
You put your right leg in
Place your right leg inside the designated area
You put your right leg out
Take your right leg out of the designated area
You put your right leg in
Insert your right leg back into the designated area
And you shake it all about
Wiggle your right leg around randomly
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
Perform the Hokey Pokey dance while simultaneously rotating your body
That's what it's all about!
This is the essence and purpose of the Hokey Pokey dance.
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I will engage in the Hokey Pokey dance.
You put your whole self in
Place your entire body inside the designated area
You put your whole self out
Remove your entire body from the designated area
You put your whole self in
Insert your entire body back into the designated area
And you shake it all about
Move your entire body about in a random, lively manner
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn around
Perform the Hokey Pokey dance while simultaneously rotating your body
That's what it's all about!
This is the essence and purpose of the Hokey Pokey dance.
I'll do the Hokey Pokey
I will engage in the Hokey Pokey dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Macak, Charles P Macak, Larry Laprise, Taft Baker
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