Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater” is a traditional English nursery rhyme that dates back to the 18th century.
It tells the story of Peter, who cannot “keep” his wife, so he allegedly puts her inside a pumpkin shell to ensure she doesn’t wander off.
The imagery of a woman trapped in a pumpkin shell is quite whimsical and has sparked various interpretations and adaptations.
Some suggest it’s a cautionary tale about marital discord or a humorous take on domestic strife.
Despite its simplicity, it’s endured as a popular nursery rhyme for generations.
Lyrics for Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater
Peter Peter pumpkin eater,
Had a wife and couldn’t keep her!
He put her in a pumpkin shell,
And there he kept her very well!
