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Jack Be Nimble (Nursery Rhyme)

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"Jack Be Nimble" is a short nursery rhyme that captures the playful energy of a boy named Jack leaping over a candlestick. With just three punchy lines, the rhyme celebrates speed, agility, and the simple thrill of a daring jump. Its bouncy rhythm makes it irresistible to recite aloud, and the vivid image of a flickering candle and a nimble leap gives it a lively, almost mischievous spark that keeps young listeners delighted.

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Jack be nimble,
Jack be quick,
Jack jump over the candlestick.

A young boy joyfully leaping over a glowing candlestick, illustrating the nursery rhyme Jack Be Nimble.
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Ririro presents this beloved English nursery rhyme, which dates back to at least the early 19th century and may be linked to the tradition of candle-jumping as a form of fortune-telling in British folk culture.