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[8] Hickory Dickory Dock
Traditional/Adapted
Hickory dickory dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one,
And down he did run!
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck two,
The mouse said, “Boo!”
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck three,
The mouse said, “Whee!”
Hickory dickory dock.
Hickory dickory dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck four,
The mouse said, “No more!”
Hickory dickory dock.
Percussion Instrument: Use rhythm sticks to keep a steady beat
for first four lines. “Run” the sticks lightly on the floor for last line
of each verse. Verse 1—run sticks quickly. Verse 2—cup hands
at mouth. Verse 3—trace path of a slide with sticks. Verse 4—
hold temples and shake head. Grown up or child can use a
triangle for the clock.
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