It's Raining, It's Pouring Lyrics

A short traditional rhyme, popular since the early 1900s, about an old man who goes to bed and "couldn't get up in the morning." Best for ages 1–5. Its very short, sing-song melody and weather theme make it an easy first rhyme and a natural companion to talking about rain, clouds, and getting cozy indoors. Many families use it as a calm, repetitive wind-down at nap or bedtime, since the rhythm is soothing and the subject is sleep itself. Pair it with finger-wiggle "rain" motions falling down from raised hands to add gentle sensory play. For more soothing songs and the science of sleep cues, see our [nursery rhymes for babies](/blog/nursery-rhymes-for-babies) and [bedtime songs to help kids sleep](/blog/bedtime-songs-to-help-kids-sleep).

It's raining, it's pouring,
The old man is snoring.
He went to bed and he bumped his head,
And he couldn't get up in the morning.