Nursery Rhymes

Oranges and Lemons Lyrics

Composer / Yazar: Traditional
Year / Yıl: c. 1744
Origin / Köken: England
Public Domain

First published around 1744, this rhyme names various London churches by their bell sounds. Also a popular children's singing game.

Full Lyrics

Oranges and lemons,
Say the bells of St. Clement's.
You owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin's.

When will you pay me?
Say the bells of Old Bailey.
When I grow rich,
Say the bells of Shoreditch.

Here comes a candle
To light you to bed.
Here comes a chopper
To chop off your head!
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