Tinker, Tailor
“Tinker, Tailor” is a traditional nursery rhyme and a fortune-telling dating back to late 15th century, England
The rhyme is also a counting song for children. In the USA it is popular to sing it in a game of tag to determine the person who will be “it”.
The oldest form of the song can be tracked to 1475 in a line of a rhyme called The Game and Playe of the Chesse by William Caxton and only later on in 1695 it appeared in a more compact form. It was first published in a nursery rhymes collection in the 19th century as a counting song.
The rhyme is also a counting song for children. In the USA it is popular to sing it in a game of tag to determine the person who will be “it”.
The oldest form of the song can be tracked to 1475 in a line of a rhyme called The Game and Playe of the Chesse by William Caxton and only later on in 1695 it appeared in a more compact form. It was first published in a nursery rhymes collection in the 19th century as a counting song.
“Tinker, Tailor” Lyrics An English modern version
Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief.
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief.
An American modern version
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief,
Doctor, Lawyer, (or “Merchant”)
Indian Chief.
Beggar Man, Thief,
Doctor, Lawyer, (or “Merchant”)
Indian Chief.