Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief.
Tinker, Tailor (Nursery Rhyme)
Summary
Tinker, Tailor is a classic nursery rhyme that rolls through eight memorable figures — Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, and Thief. Traditionally used as a counting rhyme, children recite it while counting cherry stones, buttons, or daisy petals, each figure representing a possible future. Simple and rhythmic, its eight short lines carry a surprising sense of fate and fortune, making every count feel like a tiny adventure in discovering what life might hold.
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Credits
Ririro is the in-house pen name for nursery rhymes and traditional verses published on Ririro.com. "Tinker, Tailor" is one of England's oldest counting rhymes, with roots traced back to at least the seventeenth century and recorded in print by 1695.