London Bridge is falling down song lyrics
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down,
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.
Build it up with wood and clay,
Wood and clay, wood and clay,
Build it up with wood and clay,
My fair lady.
Wood and clay will wash away,
Wash away, wash away,
Wood and clay will wash away,
My fair lady.
Build it up with bricks and mortar,
Bricks and mortar, bricks and mortar,
Build it up with bricks and mortar,
My fair lady.
Bricks and mortar will not stay,
Will not stay, will not stay,
Bricks and mortar will not stay,
My fair lady.
Build it up with iron and steel,
Iron and steel, iron and steel,
Build it up with iron and steel,
My fair lady.
Iron and steel will bend and bow,
Bend and bow, bend and bow,
Iron and steel will bend and bow,
My fair lady.
Build it up with silver and gold,
Silver and gold, silver and gold,
Build it up with silver and gold,
My fair lady.
Silver and gold will be stolen away,
Stolen away, stolen away,
Silver and gold will be stolen away,
My fair lady.
Set a man to watch all night,
Watch all night, watch all night,
Set a man to watch all night,
My fair lady.
Suppose the man should fall asleep,
Fall asleep, fall asleep,
Suppose the man should fall asleep?
My fair lady.
Give him a pipe to smoke all night,
Smoke all night, smoke all night,
Give him a pipe to smoke all night,
My fair lady.
About the London Bridge is falling down song
Clap your hands and find a partner, because we’re delving into a rhyme that’s part construction site, part historical mystery. “London Bridge is Falling Down” is a melody that has echoed through the cobblestone streets of London and bounced into the hearts of children worldwide.
But wait, is London Bridge really tumbling into the Thames?
Fear not!
This rhyme is more about singing and playing than falling bridges. It’s a catchy tune that gets us thinking about building things up and the challenges that come with it — perfect for our little problem-solvers in the making.
What can your kiddo learn from it?
This nursery rhyme is a trove of learning opportunities! It’s a playful jig that introduces concepts of structure, stability, and perseverance. Kids can also pick up new words like “falling”, “fair lady,” and of course, “bridge”, expanding their horizons one verse at a time.
And it’s an awesome English-speaking tool, too!
So, why not turn the song into an interactive game? Children love the challenge of building and rebuilding, you could even construct your very own London Bridge with blocks or a DIY crafting project. This hands-on activity sparks creativity and introduces basic physics principles.
When singing, add actions to represent the bridge falling down and building it back up. It’s a great way to incorporate movement and enhance motor skills.
Or dive into a mini history lesson about the real London Bridge and its fascinating past. Kids are natural historians when it comes to stories!
Open up a dialogue about the materials mentioned in the song. Which ones are strong? Which ones are weak? It’s a subtle nudge towards scientific inquiry.
With the final note of “London Bridge is Falling Down”, we bridge the gap between play and learning. So keep those spirits high and the learning robust until our next merry melody rendezvous!