Nursery rhyme lyrics
London Bridge Is Falling Down Lyrics
The words to London Bridge Is Falling Down, with simple actions to do together and a little history for curious grown-ups.
London Bridge Is Falling Down full lyrics
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.
Build it up with bricks and stone,
Bricks and stone, bricks and stone.
Build it up with bricks and stone,
My fair lady.
Traditional, public domain. Many families sing slightly different versions.
Actions to do together
- Two people make an arch with their arms while others walk underneath.
- On "my fair lady", lower the arch to catch whoever is passing through.
- Build and knock down a block bridge as you sing.
What your child learns
- Turn-taking and group play
- Building and construction words
- Anticipation and fun surprises
Where does London Bridge Is Falling Down come from?
London Bridge Is Falling Down is a very old singing game known in many versions across Europe. It refers to the real London Bridge over the River Thames, which has been rebuilt many times.
Questions parents ask
How do you play London Bridge?
Two players form a bridge with their arms. Everyone else walks through, and the bridge drops to catch someone on "my fair lady".
Is London Bridge a real bridge?
Yes. London Bridge crosses the River Thames in London and has been rebuilt several times over the centuries.
