The Farmer in the Dell

"The Farmer in the Dell"
Nursery rhyme
Published1826
Songwriter(s)Traditional

"The Farmer in the Dell" is a singing game, nursery rhyme, folksong, and children's song. It probably originated in Germany and was brought to America by immigrants. From there, it spread to many other nations and is popular in a number of languages. It is Roud Folk Song Index number 6306.