All Around the Mulberry Bush (American Version)

All around the mulberry bush,
The monkey chased the weasel.
The monkey thought it was all in fun,
Pop! goes the weasel.

A penny for a spool of thread,
A penny for a needle,
That’s the way the money goes,
Pop! goes the weasel.

This American adaptation combines the “mulberry bush” motif with the refrain from “Pop Goes the Weasel.” The rhyme is often accompanied by a singing game where children walk or dance in a circle, mimicking the actions described in the lyrics. Its playful story and lively tune have made it a staple in American preschools and playgrounds.

This American version of this rhyme is closely related to the British “Pop Goes the Weasel“.