This old man, he played one
He played knick-knack on my thumb
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.


This old man, he played two
He played knick-knack on my shoe
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.



This old man, he played three
He played knick-knack on my knee
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played four
He played knick-knack on my door
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played five
He played knick-knack on my hive
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played six
He played knick-knack on my sticks
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.


This old man, he played seven
He played knick-knack up in heaven
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played eight
He played knick-knack on my gate
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give your dog a bone
This old man came rolling home.