Baa, Baa, Black Sheep is a popular children's nursery rhyme and singing game. It tells the story of a black sheep who is asked to give wool to the master, the dame, and the little boy who lives down the lane.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” has its origin in an old French song from 1761 “Ah, vous dirai-je, maman!” by Louis Le Maire, sharing the same tune. The original version of “Baa, Baa, Black sheep” was first published in Tommy Thumb’s Pretty Song Book.
It is often used to teach young children about counting, as well as to introduce them to basic concepts of sharing and giving. The simple and repetitive nature of the rhyme makes it easy for children to learn and enjoy, and it has become a beloved classic among young children around the world.
“Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” Lyrics
[Modern version]
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
One for the master,
One for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane
[Original Version]
Bah, Bah a black Sheep,
Have you any Wool?
Yes merry have I,
Three Bags full,
One for my master,
One for my Dame,
One for the little Boy
That lives down the lane.