Little Mousie Brown is a lesser-known children’s action song about the escapades of a mouse on a candlestick. As with many other nursery rhymes, the song’s origins are unclear.
Nursery rhymes like Little Mousie Brown are often simple and whimsical. They are typically used to entertain and educate young children. While this rhyme might not be as famous as others, it can still be a charming addition to a child’s collection of rhymes and stories.
Lyrics for Little Mousie Brown
Up the tall white candlestick
Went Little Mousie Brown
But when he got up to the top
He couldn’t get back down
He called for Grandma, “Grandma! Grandma!”
But Grandma was in town
So the little mousie curled right up
And rolled back on down