Oranges and Lemons Lyrics - Traditional

Oranges and lemons,
Say the bells of St. Clement's.
You owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin's.
When will you pay me?
Say the bells at Old Bailey.
When I grow rich,
Say the bells at Shoreditch.
When will that be?
Say the bells of Stepney.
I do not know,
Says the great bell at Bow.
Here comes a candle to light you to bed,
And here comes a chopper to chop off your head!
Chip chop chip chop the last man is dead.

Oranges and Lemons Lyrics describes the sounds of various church bells The song oranges and lemons lyrics teaches rhythm rhyme and cultural history It engages children in memorization and storytelling The rhyme has been passed down for generations providing educational entertainment through playful narrative and musical repetition that develops memory and cultural awareness in young learners.