Solomon Grundy (nursery rhyme) facts for kids
"Solomon Grundy" is a well-known English nursery rhyme. It tells the story of a person's entire life, from birth to death, all happening within a single week. This rhyme is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as number 19299. This index helps keep track of traditional songs and rhymes from around the world.
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What is the Rhyme About?
The rhyme has stayed mostly the same since it was first written down. James Orchard Halliwell collected and published it in 1842. It follows Solomon Grundy through his short life, day by day.
The Short Version
This is the most common way to hear the rhyme. It quickly goes through each day of Solomon Grundy's week.
Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday,
Christened on Tuesday,
Married on Wednesday,
Took ill on Thursday,
Grew worse on Friday,
Died on Saturday,
Buried on Sunday,
That was the end,
Of Solomon Grundy.
The Longer Version
Sometimes, you might hear a slightly longer version. This one adds more descriptive words to each day of Solomon Grundy's life.
Solomon Grundy, born on a Monday,
Christened on a stark and stormy Tuesday,
Married on a grey and grisly Wednesday,
Took ill on a mild and mellow Thursday,
Grew worse on a bright and breezy Friday,
Died on a grey and glorious Saturday,
Buried on a baking, blistering Sunday.
That was the end of Solomon Grundy.
Why is this Rhyme Important?
Nursery rhymes like "Solomon Grundy" are a big part of English culture. They help children learn about the days of the week. They also introduce them to ideas about life and time in a simple way. Many rhymes have been passed down for hundreds of years.
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See Also
- In Spanish: Solomon Grundy (canción) para niños
