The lion and the unicorn
Were fighting for the crown
The lion beat the unicorn
All around the town.
Some gave them white bread,
And some gave them brown;
Some gave them plum cake
and drummed them out of town.
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Ririro is the in-house editorial team at Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing classic nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and short stories to readers of all ages in a free, accessible format. "The Lion and the Unicorn" is one of the oldest English nursery rhymes, with roots possibly tied to the heraldic symbols of England and Scotland, dating back at least to the early 17th century.
