Little Bo Peep Lyrics

First published around 1810, this classic nursery rhyme follows Little Bo Peep as she searches for her lost sheep. A timeless tale of patience and hope. Best for ages 2–6. The narrative structure (problem → worry → unexpected resolution) is a gentle introduction to how stories work, and the advice "leave them alone and they'll come home" offers a soft lesson in not panicking when things feel lost. Pair with a stuffed sheep for narrative play. For more rhyme-and-story combinations, see [top 15 nursery rhymes every child should know](/blog/top-15-nursery-rhymes-kids-should-know).

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep,
And doesn't know where to find them.
Leave them alone and they'll come home,
Wagging their tails behind them.

Little Bo Peep fell fast asleep
And dreamt she heard them bleating.
But when she awoke, she found it a joke,
For they were still all fleeting.