I had a Little Hobby Horse
Nursery Rhyme
Lyrics, Origins and History |
The term 'Hobby Horse' dates back to the era of King Henry VIII of England. Henry and his court enjoyed all forms of gambling and King Henry introduced a stable of horses bred specifically for racing and these were referred to as his 'Hobby Horses' - from the Middle English word hobi or hobyn meaning a small horse. The term 'hobby' them became synonymous with any ' Activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure'. The word 'hobbyhorse' was then given to the name of a stick toy with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride. Help us to maintain our history and heritage through the words and lyrics of old Nursery Rhymes like ' I had a little hobby horse ' |
Picture of King Henry VIII
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I had a Little Hobby Horse |
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history |
I had a little hobby horse,
and it was dapple grey;
its head was made of pea-straw,
its tail was made of hay.
I sold it to an old woman
for a copper groat
and I'll not sing my song again
without a new coat. |
I had a Little Hobby Horse |
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history |
