Georgie Porgie Lyrics
Georgie Porgie is brave around the girls and runs off the moment the boys show up. The rhyme was first printed in the 1800s.
Georgie Porgie
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie,
Kissed the girls and made them cry.
When the boys came out to play,
Georgie Porgie ran away.
Printed from https://nurseryrhymes.co/georgie-porgie/
- Type
- Mother Goose
- First published
- 1800s
- Tune
- Traditional
- Best for ages
- 3 to 7 years
Hand Motions and Actions
| When you sing | Do this |
|---|---|
| Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie | Pat your tummy and pretend to eat. |
| Kissed the girls and made them cry | Blow a kiss, then rub your eyes with pretend tears. |
| When the boys came out to play | Wave your arms as if calling friends to come and play. |
| Georgie Porgie ran away | Run on the spot as fast as you can. |
What Does Georgie Porgie Mean?
The rhyme is a little story about a bold boy who is brave around the girls but runs off as soon as the other boys arrive. It gently laughs at someone who acts big but is not so brave after all.
It is also a useful way to talk with children about kindness and asking before hugging or kissing anyone, since in the rhyme the girls are clearly not happy about it.
History and Origin
Georgie Porgie was first recorded in the 1800s, and an earlier rhyme about a character called "Rowley Powley" with very similar lines was printed in the 1700s.
Some people claim Georgie was a real historical figure, such as King George IV or George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. These ideas are fun, but none is supported by evidence.
Learning Activities
- Kindness talk: ask how the girls felt and what Georgie could have done instead. A good way to talk about asking first.
- Brave or not: sing it with a brave voice and then a scared voice for the last line.