Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Lyrics

A traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game from the 1840s. Children dance in a circle and act out daily activities like washing hands and brushing teeth. Best for ages 2–6. The combination of circle movement and routine-themed verses makes this an excellent transition song — it can introduce new daily activities (washing face, putting on shoes) by simply substituting the verse. Preschool teachers often use it to anchor self-care routines in a fun, repeatable form. For more daily-routine songs, see [top 10 circle time songs for preschool](/blog/top-10-circle-time-songs-for-preschool).

Here we go round the mulberry bush,
The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush.
Here we go round the mulberry bush,
On a cold and frosty morning.

This is the way we wash our hands,
Wash our hands, wash our hands.
This is the way we wash our hands,
On a cold and frosty morning.

This is the way we brush our teeth,
Brush our teeth, brush our teeth.
This is the way we brush our teeth,
On a cold and frosty morning.