“Apple on a Stick” is a lesser-known nursery rhyme and clapping game. Although the origins of the rhyme are unclear, it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The song has several versions each with different lyrics. The difference in the lyrics could be down to different geographical locations.
Lyrics for Apple On a Stick Nursery Rhyme
Apple On a Stick has lots of versions some with unsavory lyrics. Here is one you use as a template for the clapping game:
Apple on a stick makes me sick,
Makes my heart beat two-forty-six,
Not because you’re dirty, not because you’re clean,
Just because you kissed a boy behind a magazine.
Girls, boys, have a lot of fun,
Here comes Johnny with a pickle up his bum,
He can wibble he can wobble he can even do the splits,
But I bet ya ten bucks that he can’t do this.
Close your eyes and count to ten,
If you muck it up you’re not my friend. (eyes closed)
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
You didn’t muck it up so you’re my best friend.
Alternative ending:
You mucked it up, so you’re not my friend.
The above version can serve as a template for which you can replace the characters with others. For instance, instead of Johnny it can be a woman or any other name.
