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"Ding Dong Bell" is a short nursery rhyme that follows the mischievous act of Little Johnny Green, who drops poor Pussy into the well, and the quick rescue carried out by Little Tommy Stout. With its simple, bouncy rhythm and memorable call-and-response structure, this tiny verse builds surprising tension around the fate of one unfortunate cat. The playful back-and-forth makes it easy for young children to recite along and remember.
Ding dong bell,
Pussy’s in the well.
Who put her in?
Little Johnny Green.
Who pulled her out?
Little Tommy Stout.
Ririro is the in-house editorial voice of Ririro.com, curating and presenting beloved nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and short stories for readers everywhere. "Ding Dong Bell" is one of the oldest recorded nursery rhymes in the English language, with roots tracing back to at least the late sixteenth century.
