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Is John Smith within

Nursery Rhyme Lyrics, Origins and History

 

We have placed this Nursery Rhyme, Is John Smith within, in our category 'Lost Lyrics of an Old Nursery Rhyme'. Can you help us identify the the place of origin or history of this lesser known children's nursery rhyme? Contact us at webmaster@rhymes.org.uk we'd love to hear from you!

Lost words!
In the Nursery Rhyme "Ay, marry, two!" is used as an exclamation of surprise or emphasis and derives from the Middle English Marie, another name for the Virgin Mary.

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Is John Smith within
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history

Is John Smith within?
Yes, that he is.
Can he set a shoe?
Ay, marry, two!
Here a nail, there a nail
Tick, tack, too.

Is John Smith within
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history

 

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