London Bells

Anonymous

 

Two sticks and an apple,

Say the bells at Whitechapel.

Old Father Bald Pate,

Say the bells at Aldgate.

Maids in white aprons,

Say the bells at St. Catherine's.

Oranges and lemons,

Say the bells of St. Clement's.

You owe me five farthings,

Say the bells of St. Martin's.

When will you pay me?

Say the bells of Old Bailey.

When I am rich,

Say the bells of Shoreditch.

When will that be?

Say the bells of Stepney.

I'm sure I don't know,

Says the great bell at Bow.

 

Oranges and Lemons is an old nursery rhyme.