Pop Goes the Weasel is a traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game.
How exactly the rhyme came to be is unclear, but it is believed to have been popular in England since the 18th century.
The term “weasel” in the rhyme is thought to refer to a spinning tool used in weaving rather than a small mammal.
It’s believed to have been associated with the working-class culture in England, reflecting the struggles and challenges of everyday life.
Over time, “Pop Goes the Weasel” has been adapted and recorded by various artists, and it remains a well-known and enduring nursery rhyme.
The tune is catchy, and generations of children have enjoyed the associated game.
However, the lyrics and melody have undergone various changes, resulting in different song versions.
Lyrics for Pop Goes the Weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel
The monkey stopped to pick up his hat
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The doggie chased the weasel
The doggie stopped to wag his tail
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The kitty chased the weasel
The kitty stopped to lick her fur
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The froggy chased the weasel
The froggy stopped to catch a fly
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The bunny chased the weasel.
The bunny stopped to wiggle his ears
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
All around the mulberry bush
The lizard chased the weasel
The lizard stopped to roll her eyes
Pop! Goes the weasel
A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That’s the way the money goes
Pop! goes the weasel
