Hickory Dickory Dock is a fun and engaging nursery rhyme designed for young children, especially those aged 4 and under. This modern version brings the classic rhyme to life with lively visuals and playful sounds, mimicking the ticking and chiming of a grandfather clock. Originally, the words hickory, dickory, and dock were Celtic numbers meaning eight, nine, and ten.
Today, this beloved rhyme serves as an entertaining way to introduce kids to the basics of telling time. Through repetition and singing along, children develop an early understanding of clocks and hours. Below, you can find the lyrics to Hickory Dickory Dock—perfect for singing and learning!
Hickory Dickory Dock Song English Lyrics
Hickory dickory dock,
The mouse went up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse went down,
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock,
The bear went up the clock.
The clock struck two,
The bear ran down,
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock,
The parrot went up the clock.
The clock struck three,
The parrot went down,
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock,
The monkey went up the clock.
The clock struck four,
The monkey went down,
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory Dickory dock,
The pig went up the clock.
The clock struck five,
The pig went down,
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory Dickory dock,
The elephant went up the clock.
The clock struck six,
The elephant went down,
Hickory Dickory dock.