The Story of The Frog Who Would A-Wooing Go
This book is illustrated by Frank Adams and published by Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow, Bombay
This is a very old song with supposedly subversive message. There are sevral theories what is the real meaning behind the story but let's us focus on the son at the moment. And pictures of course.
A frog he would a-wooing go;
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
Whether his mother would let him or no.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
Whether his mother would let him or no.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
So off he set with his opera hat,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
And on the road he met with a rat.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
And on the road he met with a rat.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
"Pray, Mr. Rat, will you go with me?"
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Kind Mrs. Mousey for to see?"
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Kind Mrs. Mousey for to see?"
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
When they came to the door of Mosey's hall,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
They gave a loud knock, and they gave a loud call.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
They gave a loud knock, and they gave a loud call.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
"Pray, Mrs. Mouse, are you within?"
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Oh, yes, kind sirs, I'm sitting to spin!"
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Oh, yes, kind sirs, I'm sitting to spin!"
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
"Pray, Mrs. Mouse, will you give us some beer?"
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"For Froggy and I are fond of good cheer."
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"For Froggy and I are fond of good cheer."
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
"Pray, Mr. Frog, will you give us a song?"
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Indeed Mrs. Mouse," replied the Frog. "A cold has made me as hoarse as a hog."
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
"Indeed Mrs. Mouse," replied the Frog. "A cold has made me as hoarse as a hog."
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
But while they were all a-merry-making,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
A cat and her kittens came tumbling in.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
A cat and her kittens came tumbling in.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
The cat she seized the rat by the crown;
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
The kittens they pulled the little mouse down.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
The kittens they pulled the little mouse down.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
This put Mr. Frog in terrible freight;
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
He took up his hat, and he wished them good-night.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
He took up his hat, and he wished them good-night.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
But as Froggy was crossing over a brook,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
A lilly-white duck came and gobbled him up.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
So there was an end of one, two and three,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
The Rat, the Mouse, and the little Frog-gee!
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Anthony!
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
A lilly-white duck came and gobbled him up.
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
So there was an end of one, two and three,
Heigh-ho, says Rawley!
The Rat, the Mouse, and the little Frog-gee!
With a rowley powley, gammon and spinach.
Heigh-ho, says Anthony!
Some believe that the funny words and combinations are made of four actual families who played important roles in Suffolk. Their surnames were Rowley, Pole, Bacon and Green. Who knows?
Another important view on the story is the frog's goal. He wants to marry a mouse. Did you know that frogs are one of the most powerful symbols of fertility? One of the most popular classic fairy tales The Frog King is one of the finest examples. More about that in: https://wizzley.com/frog-king-symbols/. Enjoy your further explorations!
Another important view on the story is the frog's goal. He wants to marry a mouse. Did you know that frogs are one of the most powerful symbols of fertility? One of the most popular classic fairy tales The Frog King is one of the finest examples. More about that in: https://wizzley.com/frog-king-symbols/. Enjoy your further explorations!