Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he, He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers three. Old King Cole wore a bright golden crown, That sparkled in morning light, His smile was famous all over town, It made the whole kingdom bright. Old King Cole had a red royal robe, With buttons of silver shine, He danced and he jumped in his castle home, Having fun all the time! Old King Cole loved to play in the park, With children both short and tall, They'd laugh and they'd sing until it got dark, The king was friend to them all. Old King Cole had a fluffy white cat, Who purred on the royal throne, The cat wore a ribbon and sometimes a hat, And had toys of her very own. Old King Cole loved his garden so much, With flowers of every hue, Red, yellow, and purple, orange and such, And butterflies that flew. Old King Cole had a birthday each year, With cake piled high on a plate, His friends would all gather to give a big cheer, The party was always great! Old King Cole when it came time for bed, Would brush his teeth nice and clean, Put on his pajamas, blue, striped with red, And dream of the things he had seen. Old King Cole was the happiest king, That anyone ever did meet, His kingdom was peaceful, a wonderful thing, And made everyone's lives so sweet!
Old King Cole Nursery Rhyme
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About Old King Cole
Old King Cole Nursery Rhyme Meaning
Did you know?: Some people think Old King Cole was based on a real king who loved music and parties! While no one knows for sure who he was, the rhyme reminds us how music, laughter, and friends can bring joy to any day, just like they did for jolly King Cole.
Kindness and Friendship: Old King Cole shows that being a good friend and treating others kindly makes everyone happy. Despite being a king, he spends time playing with children and sharing his birthday celebrations, teaching that true leadership means caring for others.
Finding Joy in Simple Things: The rhyme demonstrates that happiness comes from simple pleasures like playing in the park, enjoying nature in the garden, or caring for a pet. This teaches children that they don't need expensive toys or devices to have fun and be content.
Good Habits and Routines: Old King Cole follows healthy routines like brushing his teeth before bed, showing children that even important people follow everyday rules. The rhyme subtly reinforces positive habits while presenting them as something everyone does, including kings.
Old King Cole Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
Old King Cole was a merry old soul,
And a merry old soul was he;
He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl,
And he called for his fiddlers three.
Every fiddler he had a fiddle,
And a very fine fiddle had he;
Oh, there's none so rare, as can compare,
With King Cole and his fiddlers three.