Mother Goose Rhymes

Mother Goose rhymes

A was an Archer

 

A was an Archer, and shot at a Frog

B was a Butcher, and kept a Bull-dog

C was a Captain, all covered with Lace

D was a Drunkard, and had a Red Face

E was an Esquire, with insolent Brow

F was a Farmer, and followed the Plough

G was a Gamester, who had but ill Luck

H was a Hunter, and hunted a Buck

I was an Innkeeper, who loved to Bouse

J was a Joiner, and built up a House

K was King William, once governed this Land

L was a Lady, who had a White Hand

M was a Miser, and hoarded up Gold

N was a Nobleman, Gallant and Bold

O was an Oyster Wench, and went about Town

P was a Parson, and wore a Black Gown

Q was a Queen, who was fond of good Flip

R was a Robber, and wanted a Whip

S was a Sailor, and spent all he got

T was a Tinker, and mended a Pot

U was a Usurer, a miserable Elf

V was a Vintner, who drank all Himself

W was a Watchman, and guarded the Door

X was Expensive, and so became Poor

Y was a Youth, that did not love School

Z was a Zany a silly old Fool

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