![]() ![]() The lyrics may have much literal interpretation the truth is that the original meaning of traditional songs like this can be lost back in time, and only suppositions can be made about their real symbols. ![]() Originally the song might describe a regular day of lace-makers who were traditional workers back in the 17th and 18th centuries: 1, 2, buckle my shoe would mean that the workers are getting ready to work 3, 4 shut the door – the workers are now in their workshop 5, 6, pick up stick – getting their tools (wooden sticks were tools used at the lance-making machine in the past) 7, 8, lay them straight – fixing the sticks 9, 10, a big fat hen – one possibility is that is describing a kind of support for the lacework (more like a pillow), or simply it refers at the dinner time as the song continues with references at kitchen and plates. The main purpose of the song is to teach kids how to count. I just had a sort of feeling this mornin Something good was gonna happen today Now there comes a sound without any warnin I just know its good luck comin my way Goodness gracious, can it be Someones coming back to me Whos that knocking at my door Ive been waitin oh, so long Ill just die if Im wrong Whos that knockin at my door I. A different version of the song appears in 1810 in Gammer Gurton’ Garland aka “Nursery Parnassus”. However the first published version of this traditional nursery rhyme is found in London in a children songs book called “Songs for the Nursery” that appeared in 1805. It was heard for the first time around 1780 somewhere around Wrentham, Massachusetts. ![]() Most kids are going to want a rope that is between 6-8ft long.“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” or “1, 2 Buckle My Shoe” is a counting song dating back to late 18th century USA. Above that a general rule of thumb is to add another foot of length to the jump rope for every 6 inches of height. ![]() For kids under 4ft tall you’re going to want to choose a rope that is shorter than 6 feet.
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