Poor Dog Bright Lyrics
Dog Bright runs away as fast as he can because the cat is chasing him. Then it all turns around, and Cat Fright runs away because the dog is chasing her.
Poor Dog Bright
Poor Dog Bright,
Ran off with all his might,
Because the cat was after him,
Poor Dog Bright.
Poor Cat Fright,
Ran off with all her might,
Because the dog was after her,
Poor Cat Fright.
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- Type
- Animal Rhymes
- Tune
- Spoken rhyme
- Best for ages
- 2 to 6 years
Hand Motions and Actions
| When you sing | Do this |
|---|---|
| Ran off with all his might | Run on the spot as fast as you can. |
| Because the cat was after him | Make cat claws with your hands. |
| Because the dog was after her | Pant and wag your bottom like a dog. |
What Does Poor Dog Bright Mean?
The joke is the swap. In the first verse a dog is running from a cat, which is the wrong way round, and in the second the cat runs from the dog. The names fit the story: Bright for a lively dog, Fright for a scared cat. "With all his might" means as hard as he possibly can.
History and Origin
This version comes from Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. Dog and cat chase rhymes are very old, and this one is short enough for toddlers, with the same pattern repeated in both verses.
Learning Activities
- Chase game: one child is the dog and one the cat. Swap roles for the second verse.
- Name game: give a pet or toy animal a name that rhymes with what it does.
- Fast and slow: say the rhyme slowly, then as fast as you can, like Bright running.