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Oranges and Lemons
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This article is about the nursery rhyme. For other uses, see Oranges and Lemons (disambiguation).
"Oranges and Lemons" is a traditional English nursery rhyme, folksong, and singing game which refers to the bells of several churches, all within or close to the City of London. It is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as No 13190. The earliest known printed version appeared c. 1744.
Quick Facts Nursery rhyme, Published ...
"Oranges and Lemons" | |
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Nursery rhyme | |
Published | c. 1744 |
Genre | Children's street song |
Songwriter(s) | Traditional |
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The rhyme has been referenced in a variety of works of literature and popular culture. The bells of St Clement Danes (one of many London churches associated with the rhyme) play the tune every day at 9am, noon, 3pm and 6pm.