Hot Cross Buns
A short, catchy rhyme about a baker selling warm buns
A tiny rhyme with one of the simplest, catchiest tunes of all time.
Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns!
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons,
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns!
Fun Fact: This rhyme uses only three musical notes, which is why it is often the very first tune children learn to play on a recorder or xylophone!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are hot cross buns?
They are sweet, spiced buns marked with a cross, traditionally sold and eaten around Easter time.
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Why is this rhyme often used to teach music?
Its simple three-note tune makes it one of the very first songs many children learn to play on a recorder or xylophone.
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What age group is this poem suitable for?
This short rhyme is great for children aged 2 to 6.