Hickory, dickory, dock (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary


Hickory, Dickory, Dock is a classic nursery rhyme following a mischievous little mouse as it scurries up a ticking clock and reacts in a different, playful way each time the hour strikes. From shouting "boo!" at two o'clock to gleefully crying "whee!" at three, the mouse's antics build into a cheerful, rhythmic romp. The bouncy repetition and silly sound effects make each verse feel like a small surprise, keeping young listeners eagerly waiting for what the mouse will do next.


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Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.

The clock struck two,
The mouse said “boo!”
Hickory, dickory, dock.

The clock struck three,
The mouse went “whee!”
Hickory, dickory, dock.

The clock struck four,
The mouse ran out the door.
Hickory, dickory, dock.


Credits

Ririro is the in-house writing and editorial team at Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing nursery rhymes, short stories, and poems to young readers online for free. This extended version of Hickory, Dickory, Dock builds on the traditional three-line rhyme by adding playful new verses for each striking hour, giving the beloved mouse even more room to shine.