Old Macdonald Had A Farm Song‘ is one of the well-known nursery rhymes and is loved by all the children. There are over 20 versions of this rhyme but still, it is sung in the same tone. This song was first published in the year 1917 in the book called Tommy’s Tunes by F.T. Nettleingham. It has been written in several languages and has slightly changed according to its rhythmic requirements.
It is a rhyme about an old farmer, McDonald, and the different kinds of animals which he keeps on his farm. With each verse, a new animal is introduced with its sound. This rhyme is perfect if you want to make your kids learn animal sounds. Let’s read and sing along! Also, read Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme
Old MacDonald Had A Farm Song
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Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some chicks E-I-E-I-O.
With a chick chick here and a chick chick there,
Here a chick, there a chick, everywhere a chick.
Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some ducks E-I-E-I-O.
With a quack quack here
And a quack quack there
Here a quack, there a quack
Everywhere a quack.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some Cats E-I-E-I-O.
With a meow meow here
And a meow meow there
Here a meow, there a meow
Everywhere a meow meow.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some cows E-I-E-I-O.
With a moo-moo here
And a moo moo there
Here a moo, there a moo
Everywhere a moo moo.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had Some pigs E-I-E-I-O.
With an oink oink here
And an oink oink there
Here an oink, there an oink
Everywhere an oink oink.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some horses, E-I-E-I-O.
With a neigh neigh here
And a neigh neigh there
Here a neigh, there a neigh
Everywhere a neigh neigh.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm, he had some sheep, E-I-E-I-O.
With a baa baa here
And a baa baa there
Here a baa, there a baa
Everywhere a baa baa.
Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-OOOOOO.
Summary:
This nursery rhyme is about an old farmer named Macdonald who has several animals on his farm. On his farm, he has some chicks who say chick-chick, the ducks who say quack-quack, the cats who say meow-meow, the cows who say moo-moo, some pigs who say oink-oink. Also, he has some horses who say neigh-neigh, and some sheep who say baa-baa! All of them stay together and happily ever!
A Little Something For Parents:
Poems should be an integral part of your child’s growing process as they make their lives more colorful and vibrant by adding a variety of rich experiences. So, every child should be encouraged to read more and more poems. Also, read London Bridge Is Falling Down.