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Do you know the muffin man? words and music
Do you know the muffin man, Who lives in Drury Lane?
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1886 Drury Lane Lives Lyrics Muffin Singing Song Songs Words Games
Do You Know the Muffin Man?
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is a popular English nursery rhyme and singing game that dates back to the late 1800s. This charming photograph print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the Victorian era, where children are seen playing and singing this catchy tune in Drury Lane, London, around 1886. The lyrics of the song go, "Do you know the muffin man, Who lives in Drury Lane? / Sells hot muffins, fresh from the pan, / Two for a penny, a penny for a pair; / Hot muffins, hot muffins, Two for a penny, a penny for a pair." The game involves children forming a circle and one child, acting as the muffin man, walks around the circle while singing the first verse. The other children respond with the second verse, "A penny for a pair, and that's the way the money goes, He rolls it in the flour, He rolls it in the sugar, He rolls it in the milk, And then he rolls it in the pepper, And then he rolls it in the salt, And then he rolls it in the flour, And then he gives it a great big toss, Up on the pan, to brown it brown." The muffin man then tries to tag the child who responds incorrectly, and the game continues. This photograph captures the essence of childhood innocence and the joy of singing and playing games during the 1880s. The historical significance of this image lies in its depiction of a simple yet memorable part of English folklore that has been passed down through generations. The photograph also highlights the importance of community and the shared experiences that bring people together, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical images.
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