Nursery rhymes are simple poems and songs that are part of English tradition. These rhymes are used by teachers worldwide and are perfect for exposing children to a foreign language.
Often, they rhyme, which helps with word memorization even for non-native speakers. They are simple and fun, making them highly recommended for both teachers and parents!
There are many of them, covering various themes. In this article, I propose a fresh and summery nursery rhyme about a sailor: “A Sailor Went To Sea.”
This song is also known as a ‘clapping game,’ where you sing and clap your hands. In the video below, you’ll see a demonstration:
Here are the lyrics:
A sailor went to sea, sea, sea
To see what he could see, see, see
But all that he could see, see, see
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea!
A sailor went to chop, chop, chop
To see what he could chop, chop, chop
But all that he could chop, chop, chop
Was the bottom of the deep blue chop, chop, chop!
(Sea, sea, sea)
A sailor went to knee, knee, knee
To see what he could knee, knee, knee
But all that he could knee, knee, knee
Was the bottom of the deep blue knee, knee, knee!
A sailor went to sea, chop, knee
To see what he could see, chop, knee
But all that he could see, chop, knee
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, chop, knee!